Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 9,158kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 9,158kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Maximum lift height | 13.8m with stabilisers extended | - |
| Maximum forward reach | 9.25m | - |
| Maximum lift capacity | 4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed | - |
| Engine power | - | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 9,158kg
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 SV17VT if...
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 9,158kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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