Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 5,543kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 5,543kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 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 | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Mecalac 9MDX. 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 5,543kg
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 9MDX if...
A 9 tonne dumper with a fully enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab for bulk earthmoving, civils and road works on UK sites. Available with front tip or swivel skip.
Full 9MDX specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 5,543kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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