Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Volvo ECR88D
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | 8,620 - 9,980 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 | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Volvo ECR88D?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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