Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Takeuchi TB216
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,993kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,993kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Maximum lift height | 13.8m with stabilisers extended | - |
| Maximum forward reach | 9.25m | - |
| Maximum lift capacity | 4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,390 mm |
| Engine power | - | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Takeuchi TB216. 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 8,993kg
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 TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Takeuchi TB216?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,993kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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