JCB 540 180 telehandler forklift Specs (2017-2019)

The JCB 540 180 telehandler forklift (2017-2019) brings together low engine power at 73.8 hp (55 kW) and above-average weight at 25,089 lb (11.4 t). The listed capacity at full forward reach is 1,213 lb (0.55 t).
Specification profile

Telehandler • 2017-2019

Weight: 25,089 lb (11.4 t)Engine power: 73.8 hp (55 kW)Capacity at Full Forward Reach: 1,213 lb (0.55 t)Capacity at Full Lift Height: 5,512 lb (2.5 t)
25,089 lb (11.4 t)Weight
73.8 hp (55 kW)Engine power
1,213 lb (0.55 t)Capacity at Full Forward Reach
5,512 lb (2.5 t)Capacity at Full Lift Height
18 mph (29 km/h)Travel speed
1,300 rpmEngine speed at max torque
295 lb-ft (400 Nm)Maximum torque
7.71 ft (2.35 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

Above average

25,089 lb (11.4 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

Low

1,213 lb (0.55 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 below 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 mph (29 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.

Transport length20.6 ft (6.27 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.

Weight25,089 lb (11.4 t)
Nominal Load at COG8,818 lb (4 t)
Capacity at Full Lift Height5,512 lb (2.5 t)
Capacity at Full Forward Reach1,213 lb (0.55 t)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Side DisplacementNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Inclination CorrectionYES
StVZO EquipmentYES
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer JCB
Model 540 180 telehandler forklift
Category Telehandler
Model year / production 2017-2019
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power73.8 hp (55 kW)
Maximum torque295 lb-ft (400 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,300 rpm
Travel speed18 mph (29 km/h)

Dimensions

Capacity at Full Forward Reach1,213 lb (0.55 t)
Capacity at Full Lift Height5,512 lb (2.5 t)
Lifting Height57.4 ft (17.5 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal43.8 ft (13.3 m)
Transport height8.5 ft (2.59 m)
Transport length20.6 ft (6.27 m)
Transport width7.71 ft (2.35 m)

Capacity & weight

Weight25,089 lb (11.4 t)
Nominal Load at COG8,818 lb (4 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke103×132 mm
Displacement1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Emission levelTier 4i/ IIIB
Engine manufacturerJCB
Engine typeEcoMax 444 TCA
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 CorrectionYes
StVZO EquipmentYes