JCB 542 70 telehandler forklift Specs (2021-2026)

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.

Transport length16.4 ft (4.99 m)
Transport height8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Transport width7.68 ft (2.34 m)

Related measurements

Additional published measurements that share the same unit.

Nominal Load at COG9,259 lb (4.2 t)
Capacity at Full Lift Height6,063 lb (2.75 t)
Capacity at Full Forward Reach3,693 lb (1.68 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 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