Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Merlo P27.6 PLUS
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 6,008kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 6,008kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Merlo P27.6 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | 4850 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 | - |
| Load capacity | - | 2700 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 5.9 m |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Merlo P27.6 PLUS. 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 6,008kg
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 P27.6 PLUS if...
A compact telehandler for building sites, farms, estates and landscaping where space is tight but 2.7 tonne lifts to about 6 metres are needed.
Full P27.6 PLUS specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Merlo P27.6 PLUS?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 6,008kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler.
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