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JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Wacker Neuson ET90

The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 2,148kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Loadall 540-140
JCB Loadall 540-140
Wacker Neuson ET90
Wacker Neuson ET90 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB Loadall 540-140Wacker Neuson ET90
Operating weight10,858kg8,710 to 10,506 kg
Maximum lift height13.8m with stabilisers extended-
Maximum forward reach9.25m-
Maximum lift capacity4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed-
Breakout force-74 kN
Length-7,139 mm
Dig depth-4,679 mm
Width-2,250 mm
Height-2,562 mm
Engine power-55.4 kW

Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 2,148kg

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.

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Full Loadall 540-140 specifications →

Buy or hire the ET90 if...

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 mm.

Full ET90 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Wacker Neuson ET90?

The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 2,148kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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