Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Manitou MT933
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 3,713kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 3,713kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | 7,145kg |
| Maximum lift height | 13.8m with stabilisers extended | - |
| Maximum forward reach | 9.25m | - |
| Maximum lift capacity | 4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Manitou MT933. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Loadall 540-140 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,713kg
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 MT933 if...
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Manitou MT933?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 3,713kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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