Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Takeuchi TB260
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 5,123kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 5,123kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | 5735 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 | - | 3895 mm |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Takeuchi TB260. 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 5,123kg
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 TB260 if...
A 6 tonne class digger used by groundworks, drainage and civils contractors for deeper trenches, pipe laying and loading lorries. Hire fleets stock it as the step up from 3 to 4 tonne machines.
Full TB260 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 5,123kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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