Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 41,171kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 41,171kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Maximum lift height | 13.8m with stabilisers extended | - |
| Maximum forward reach | 9.25m | - |
| Maximum lift capacity | 4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Volvo A30G. 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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 41,171kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 41,171kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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