The JCB 540p170 telehandler forklift (2017-2020) combines low engine power at 73.8 hp (55 kW) with high weight at 26,808 lb (12.2 t). Another useful figure is capacity at full forward reach at 1,323 lb (0.6 t).
Specification profile
Telehandler • 2017-2020
Weight: 26,808 lb (12.2 t)Engine power: 73.8 hp (55 kW)Capacity at Full Forward Reach: 1,323 lb (0.6 t)Capacity at Full Lift Height: 5,512 lb (2.5 t)
26,808 lb (12.2 t)Weight
73.8 hp (55 kW)Engine power
1,323 lb (0.6 t)Capacity at Full Forward Reach
5,512 lb (2.5 t)Capacity at Full Lift Height
12.4 mph (20 km/h)Travel speed
295 lb-ft (400 Nm)Maximum torque
8.01 ft (2.44 m)Transport width
8.83 ft (2.69 m)Transport height
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
High
26,808 lb (12.2 t)
Low 9,237 lb (4.19 t)Typical 21,299 lb (9.66 t)High 59,194 lb (26.9 t)
Weight is well above the typical figure.
Capacity at Full Forward Reach
Low
1,323 lb (0.6 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
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.
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 CorrectionYES
StVZO EquipmentYES
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | JCB |
|---|---|
| Model | 540p170 telehandler forklift |
| Category | Telehandler |
| Model year / production | 2017-2020 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power73.8 hp (55 kW)
Maximum torque295 lb-ft (400 Nm)
Travel speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Dimensions
Capacity at Full Forward Reach1,323 lb (0.6 t)
Capacity at Full Lift Height5,512 lb (2.5 t)
Lifting Height54.8 ft (16.7 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal41 ft (12.5 m)
Transport height8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Transport length20.9 ft (6.36 m)
Transport width8.01 ft (2.44 m)
Capacity & weight
Weight26,808 lb (12.2 t)
Nominal Load at COG8,818 lb (4 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Emission levelIII B
Engine manufacturerJCB
Engine typeEcoMax
Number of cylinders4.0
Side DisplacementNo
Transmission TypeW
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres440/80-24 14PR
Features
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model series540
Centre of Gravity19.7 in (500 mm)
Inclination CorrectionYes
StVZO EquipmentYes
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