Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Mecalac 6MCR
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 5,158kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 5,158kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Mecalac 6MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) |
| Maximum lift height | 13.8m with stabilisers extended | - |
| Maximum forward reach | 9.25m | - |
| Maximum lift capacity | 4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed | - |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW |
| Tail swing radius | - | 1170 mm |
| Travel speed | - | 10 km/h |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Mecalac 6MCR. 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 5,158kg
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 6MCR if...
A compact crawler excavator for utility trenching, landscaping and work between buildings where a 2 tonne class footprint is needed with 6 tonne digging performance. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on tight UK sites.
Full 6MCR specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Mecalac 6MCR?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 5,158kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.
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