Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Liebherr L556 XPower
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class. The Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with xpower power-split driveline.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Liebherr L556 XPower | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | 19,600 - 21,600 kg |
| Maximum lift height | 13.8m with stabilisers extended | - |
| Maximum forward reach | 9.25m | - |
| Maximum lift capacity | 4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed | - |
| Tipping load | - | 9,300 - 13,750 kg |
| Bucket capacity | - | 2.80 - 10.00 m3 |
| Rated output ISO 14396 / ECE-R.120 | - | 183 kW / 249 HP |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Liebherr L556 XPower. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Loadall 540-140 if...
A high-reach telehandler for construction sites and larger farms that need to place material at height rather than move pallets around a yard. Lift capacity falls sharply as the boom extends, which is the number that actually governs what it can do.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the L556 XPower if...
A large wheel loader for quarry and bulk material handling work. Liebherr's XPower driveline splits power between hydrostatic and mechanical drive to cut fuel use on repetitive load-and-carry cycles.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Liebherr L556 XPower?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with XPower power-split driveline.
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