GetBrent

Head to head

JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Wacker Neuson ET20

The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,853kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB Loadall 540-140
JCB Loadall 540-140 - image: JCB
Wacker Neuson ET20
Wacker Neuson ET20 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB Loadall 540-140Wacker Neuson ET20
Operating weight10,858kg2,005 to 2,526 kg
Maximum lift height13.8m with stabilisers extended-
Maximum forward reach9.25m-
Maximum lift capacity4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed-
Breakout force-18.8 kN
Length-4,049 mm
Dig depth-2,683 mm
Width-990 mm
Height-2,385 mm
Engine power-13.8 kW

Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 8,853kg

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

Full Loadall 540-140 specifications →

Buy or hire the ET20 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.

Listed by

Full ET20 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Wacker Neuson ET20?

The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,853kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.

GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.