Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 4,693kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 4,693kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | 15,551 to 17,275 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 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 5,442 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 ET145 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,693kg
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Full ET145 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 4,693kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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