JCB 540 140 telehandler forklift Specs (2004-2017)

The JCB 540 140 telehandler forklift (2004-2017) stands out for above-average engine power at 125 hp (93 kW), while above-average weight comes in at 23,942 lb (10.9 t). It also has capacity at full forward reach of 2,756 lb (1.25 t).
Specification profile

Telehandler • 2004-2017

Weight: 23,942 lb (10.9 t)Engine power: 125 hp (93 kW)Capacity at Full Forward Reach: 2,756 lb (1.25 t)Capacity at Full Lift Height: 8,818 lb (4 t)
23,942 lb (10.9 t)Weight
125 hp (93 kW)Engine power
2,756 lb (1.25 t)Capacity at Full Forward Reach
8,818 lb (4 t)Capacity at Full Lift Height
19.9 mph (32 km/h)Travel speed
7.71 ft (2.35 m)Transport width
8.5 ft (2.59 m)Transport height
45.3 ft (13.8 m)Lifting Height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Above average

125 hp (93 kW)
Low 49.6 hp (37 kW)Typical 102 hp (75.9 kW)High 173 hp (129 kW)

Engine power is above the typical figure.

Weight

Above average

23,942 lb (10.9 t)
Low 9,237 lb (4.19 t)Typical 21,299 lb (9.66 t)High 59,194 lb (26.9 t)

Weight is above the typical figure.

Capacity at Full Forward Reach

Average

2,756 lb (1.25 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 close to the typical figure.

Capacity at Full Lift Height

High

8,818 lb (4 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 well above the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

19.9 mph (32 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 above the typical figure.

Transport width

Average

7.71 ft (2.35 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.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length20.5 ft (6.25 m)
Transport height8.5 ft (2.59 m)
Transport width7.71 ft (2.35 m)

Related measurements

Additional published measurements that share the same unit.

Weight23,942 lb (10.9 t)
Capacity at Full Lift Height8,818 lb (4 t)
Nominal Load at COG8,818 lb (4 t)
Capacity at Full Forward Reach2,756 lb (1.25 t)
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 540 140 telehandler forklift
Category Telehandler
Model year / production 2004-2017
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power125 hp (93 kW)
Travel speed19.9 mph (32 km/h)

Dimensions

Capacity at Full Forward Reach2,756 lb (1.25 t)
Capacity at Full Lift Height8,818 lb (4 t)
Lifting Height45.3 ft (13.8 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal30.3 ft (9.25 m)
Transport height8.5 ft (2.59 m)
Transport length20.5 ft (6.25 m)
Transport width7.71 ft (2.35 m)

Capacity & weight

Weight23,942 lb (10.9 t)
Nominal Load at COG8,818 lb (4 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke103×132 mm
Displacement1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Emission levelEuro III B
Engine manufacturerJCB
Engine typeEcoMax
Number of cylinders4.0
Side DisplacementNo
Transmission TypeW

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres15.5-25

Features

Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Model series540
Centre of Gravity19.7 in (500 mm)
Inclination CorrectionNo
StVZO EquipmentNo