The JCB 542 70 telehandler forklift (2021-2026) is characterised by high engine power at 130 hp (97 kW) and high capacity at full forward reach at 3,693 lb (1.68 t). It also has capacity at full lift height of 6,063 lb (2.75 t).
Specification profile
Telehandler • 2021-2026
Engine power: 130 hp (97 kW)Capacity at Full Forward Reach: 3,693 lb (1.68 t)Capacity at Full Lift Height: 6,063 lb (2.75 t)Travel speed: 12.4 mph (20 km/h)
130 hp (97 kW)Engine power
3,693 lb (1.68 t)Capacity at Full Forward Reach
6,063 lb (2.75 t)Capacity at Full Lift Height
12.4 mph (20 km/h)Travel speed
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
7.68 ft (2.34 m)Transport width
8.17 ft (2.49 m)Transport height
23 ft (7 m)Lifting Height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
130 hp (97 kW)
Low 49.6 hp (37 kW)Typical 102 hp (75.9 kW)High 173 hp (129 kW)
Engine power is well above the typical figure.
Capacity at Full Forward Reach
High
3,693 lb (1.68 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 well above the typical figure.
Capacity at Full Lift Height
Below average
6,063 lb (2.75 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
Low
12.4 mph (20 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 well below the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
7.68 ft (2.34 m)
Low 4.63 ft (1.41 m)Typical 7.56 ft (2.31 m)High 9.32 ft (2.84 m)
Transport width is close to the typical figure.
Transport height
Average
8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Low 6.3 ft (1.92 m)Typical 7.97 ft (2.43 m)High 10 ft (3.05 m)
Transport height is close to 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 | 542 70 telehandler forklift |
| Category | Telehandler |
| Model year / production | 2021-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power130 hp (97 kW)
Maximum torque550/1500 Nm
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Travel speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Dimensions
Capacity at Full Forward Reach3,693 lb (1.68 t)
Capacity at Full Lift Height6,063 lb (2.75 t)
Lifting Height23 ft (7 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal12.2 ft (3.73 m)
Transport height8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Transport length16.4 ft (4.99 m)
Transport width7.68 ft (2.34 m)
Capacity & weight
Nominal Load at COG9,259 lb (4.2 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement1.27 US gal (4.8 L)
Emission levelV
Engine manufacturerJCB
Engine typeDieselMax 448
Number of cylinders4.0
Side DisplacementNo
Transmission TypeW
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres460/70 R24
Features
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model series542
Centre of Gravity19.7 in (500 mm)
Inclination CorrectionNo
StVZO EquipmentNo
