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JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Wacker Neuson EW65

The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 4,103kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Loadall 540-140
JCB Loadall 540-140
Wacker Neuson EW65
Wacker Neuson EW65 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB Loadall 540-140Wacker Neuson EW65
Operating weight10,858kg6,755 to 8,647 kg
Maximum lift height13.8m with stabilisers extended-
Maximum forward reach9.25m-
Maximum lift capacity4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed-
Length-6,349 mm
Dig depth-3,895 mm
Width-2,088 mm
Height-2,775 mm
Engine power-45.5 kW

Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 4,103kg

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 EW65 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 3,895 mm.

Full EW65 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?

The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 4,103kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.

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