Head to head
JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Yanmar ViO26-6
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,298kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,298kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB Loadall 540-140 | Yanmar ViO26-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,858kg | 2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab) |
| 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 | - | 15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel |
| Max digging depth | - | 2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm) |
| Digging force | - | 24.5kN (bucket) |
Sources: JCB Loadall 540-140, Yanmar ViO26-6. 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 8,298kg
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 ViO26-6 if...
A 2.6-tonne zero-tailswing mini digger widely used by plant hire firms for groundwork in tight spaces such as gardens and driveways, where its lack of rear overhang keeps it clear of walls and fences while slewing.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB Loadall 540-140 and the Yanmar ViO26-6?
The JCB Loadall 540-140 is the bigger machine by 8,298kg. The JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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