Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 6,358kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 6,358kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Maximum lift height | 13.8m with stabilisers extended | - |
| Maximum forward reach | 9.25m | - |
| Maximum lift capacity | 4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Niftylift HR15 4x4. 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 6,358kg
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 HR15 4x4 if...
A British-built boom lift favoured by hire fleets for its narrow 2m width and tight turning circle, which let it reach working heights that normally require a much larger machine on a more constrained site. The flexible boom design allows working up and over obstacles.
Full HR15 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 6,358kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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