Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 9,133kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 9,133kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | 1,725 to 2,405 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 | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Wacker Neuson ET18. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Loadall 540-140 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 9,133kg
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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 9,133kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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