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JCB 540-170 Loadall vs Manitou MT 1840

The JCB 540-170 Loadall and Manitou MT 1840 are almost identical in operating weight (about 11,800 and 12,000 kg).

Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for JCB and Manitou in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.

JCB 540-170 Loadall telehandler
JCB JCB 540-170 Loadall
Manitou MT telehandler (MT 1440 pictured)
Manitou Manitou MT 1840
Operating weight 11,800 kg (26,000 lb)12,000 kg (26,500 lb)
Engine power 81 kW (109 hp)—
Max. lift capacity ≈4,000 kg (8,800 lb)≈4,000 kg (8,800 lb)
Max. lift height ≈17 m (55 ft 9 in)≈17.6 m (57 ft 9 in)
Engine power ≈81 kW (109 hp)—
Engine JCB DieselMax 448—
Steering 2WS / 4WS / crab2WS / 4WS / crab
Strengths
  • + Proven design from the market leader
  • + Good reach-to-capacity ratio
  • + JCB LiveLink telematics
  • + High lift height for the class
  • + Strong rental-market presence
  • + Easy maintenance access
Watch-outs
  • − Requires stabilisers for maximum height
  • − Larger and heavier than 14 m machines
Full 540-170 reviewFull MT 1840 review

Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.