Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Volvo L220H
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class. The Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Maximum lift height | 13.8m with stabilisers extended | - |
| Maximum forward reach | 9.25m | - |
| Maximum lift capacity | 4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed | - |
| Engine power | - | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Volvo L220H?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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