The JCB 540 70 telehandler forklift (2022-2026) combines low engine power at 73.8 hp (55 kW) with below-average weight at 17,857 lb (8.1 t). Its published capacity at full forward reach is 3,307 lb (1.5 t).
Specification profile
Telehandler • 2022-2026
Weight: 17,857 lb (8.1 t)Engine power: 73.8 hp (55 kW)Capacity at Full Forward Reach: 3,307 lb (1.5 t)Capacity at Full Lift Height: 5,512 lb (2.5 t)
17,857 lb (8.1 t)Weight
73.8 hp (55 kW)Engine power
3,307 lb (1.5 t)Capacity at Full Forward Reach
5,512 lb (2.5 t)Capacity at Full Lift Height
18.6 mph (30 km/h)Travel speed
1,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
295 lb-ft (400 Nm)Maximum torque
7.87 ft (2.4 m)Transport width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
73.8 hp (55 kW)
Low 49.6 hp (37 kW)Typical 102 hp (75.9 kW)High 173 hp (129 kW)
Engine power is well below the typical figure.
Weight
Below average
17,857 lb (8.1 t)
Low 9,237 lb (4.19 t)Typical 21,299 lb (9.66 t)High 59,194 lb (26.9 t)
Weight is below the typical figure.
Capacity at Full Forward Reach
Above average
3,307 lb (1.5 t)
Low 661 lb (0.3 t)Typical 2,841 lb (1.29 t)High 11,993 lb (5.44 t)
Capacity at Full Forward Reach is above the typical figure.
Capacity at Full Lift Height
Below average
5,512 lb (2.5 t)
Low 1,653 lb (0.75 t)Typical 6,698 lb (3.04 t)High 19,842 lb (9 t)
Capacity at Full Lift Height is below the typical figure.
Travel speed
Average
18.6 mph (30 km/h)
Low 12.4 mph (20 km/h)Typical 18.4 mph (29.6 km/h)High 24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Travel speed is close to the typical figure.
Maximum torque
Below average
295 lb-ft (400 Nm)
Low 88.5 lb-ft (120 Nm)Typical 343 lb-ft (464 Nm)High 594 lb-ft (805 Nm)
Maximum torque is below the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Related measurements
Additional published measurements that share the same unit.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Side DisplacementNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Inclination CorrectionNO
StVZO EquipmentNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | JCB |
|---|---|
| Model | 540 70 telehandler forklift |
| Category | Telehandler |
| Model year / production | 2022-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power73.8 hp (55 kW)
Maximum torque295 lb-ft (400 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,200 rpm
Travel speed18.6 mph (30 km/h)
Dimensions
Capacity at Full Forward Reach3,307 lb (1.5 t)
Capacity at Full Lift Height5,512 lb (2.5 t)
Lifting Height23 ft (7.02 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal12.6 ft (3.84 m)
Transport height8.66 ft (2.64 m)
Transport length16.1 ft (4.92 m)
Transport width7.87 ft (2.4 m)
Capacity & weight
Weight17,857 lb (8.1 t)
Nominal Load at COG8,818 lb (4 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Emission levelCEV4
Engine manufacturerJCB
Engine typeEcoMax 444
Side DisplacementNo
Features
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model series540
Inclination CorrectionNo
StVZO EquipmentNo
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