Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 7,393kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 7,393kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | 3465 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 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3245 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3595 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 27.1 kN |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 7,393kg
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 TB235-2 if...
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 7,393kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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