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JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Wacker Neuson EW100

The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 233kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Loadall 540-140
JCB Loadall 540-140
Wacker Neuson EW100
Wacker Neuson EW100 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB Loadall 540-140Wacker Neuson EW100
Operating weight10,858kg10,625 to 11,855 kg
Maximum lift height13.8m with stabilisers extended-
Maximum forward reach9.25m-
Maximum lift capacity4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed-
Breakout force-73.3 kN
Length-6,707 mm
Dig depth-4,968 mm
Width-2,450 mm
Height-2,980 mm
Engine power-55.4 kW

Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 233kg

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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Buy or hire the EW100 if...

A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 mm.

Full EW100 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Wacker Neuson EW100?

The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 233kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.

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