Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,733kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,733kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Maximum lift height | 13.8m with stabilisers extended | - |
| Maximum forward reach | 9.25m | - |
| Maximum lift capacity | 4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | - | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 8,733kg
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 ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,733kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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