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JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Volvo A25G

The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 11,842kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB Loadall 540-140
JCB Loadall 540-140 - image: JCB
A25G
Volvo A25G

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB Loadall 540-140Volvo A25G
Operating weight10,858kg22.7 tonnes (empty)
Maximum lift height13.8m with stabilisers extended-
Maximum forward reach9.25m-
Maximum lift capacity4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed-
Engine power-234kW (Volvo D11M diesel)
Payload-25 tonnes
Dump body capacity-15.3m3 (SAE heaped)

Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Volvo A25G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Loadall 540-140 if...

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.

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Buy or hire the A25G if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 11,842kg

A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Volvo A25G?

The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 11,842kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.

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