JCB 440-5 VS Liugong 838H MAX Wheel Loader

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JCB 440-5

Engine

JCB 150 HP
Bucket

2.5 m³
Weight

12480 kg
Fwd. Speed

33 km/h
Dump Height

2710 mm
Tripping Load

7936 kg

Small (8-15 Ton)

₹ 53-55 Lakhs^*

Liugong 838H MAX

Engine

Ashok Leyland 160 HP
Bucket

2.4 m³
Weight

12210 kg
Fwd. Speed

38 km/h
Dump Height

2950 mm
Tripping Load

7900 kg

Small (8-15 Ton)

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JCB 440-5 VS Liugong 838H MAX Wheel Loader

JCB 440-5

Price Available Soon

Liugong 838H MAX

₹ 53-55 Lakhs

Particulars	JCB 440-5	Liugong 838H MAX

JCB 440-5 vs Liugong 838H MAX: Which Wheel Loader to Buy?

Both are mid-size wheel loaders for stockyards, crushers and depot work. The JCB 440-5 carries a larger bucket with higher hydraulic system pressure and better ground clearance, which helps when lifting into high-sided trucks and working over rough, broken yard surfaces. The Liugong 838H MAX brings more horsepower, higher payload and greater speed, which helps when the loader must carry material a long way across a yard.

Look at your trucks and your yard before the specification. Higher hydraulic pressure lifts a loaded bucket firmly to full height, which matters when you tip into tall tippers or trailers, because a machine that struggles at the top spills and slows every cycle. Yard length matters too: if the pile and the truck stand far apart, travel speed decides your cycle count, while in a tight yard it changes nothing. See the JCB loader range, the Liugong range, or read our wheel loader guide.

Liugong 838H MAX

Pros:

Higher power engine with 160 HP leading to better performance
Higher torque output for tough conditions with 650 Nm
Greater payload capacity of 3850 kg
Higher tipping load for both straight (9280 kg) and full turn (7900 kg)
Larger fuel tank capacity of 165 liters for longer operation
AC cabin comes as a standard feature
Faster top forward speed of 38 km/h for quicker operation onsite

Cons:

Lower system pressure of 210 bar compared to its competitor
Smaller bucket capacity of 2.4 m³

JCB 440-5

Pros:

Stage 5 emissions rating which could mean a more environmentally friendly operation
Higher hydraulic system pressure at 280 bar for better efficiency
Slightly greater bucket capacity of 2.5 m³
Higher dumping reach at 1320 mm can be advantageous in certain situations
Greater ground clearance at 380 mm for better navigation on uneven terrain
Limited Slip Differential (LSD) on both axles provides better traction and control

Cons:

AC cabin is optional, not standard
Slightly lower engine power and torque compared to Liugong 838H MAX
Lower top forward speed of 33 km/h
Smaller fuel tank capacity of 210 liters may require more frequent refueling

Closing Recommendation

Both loaders will do stockyard and crusher work well, so choose by your trucks and the size of your yard. Take the JCB 440-5 if you tip into high-sided tippers and trailers and your yard surface is rough, because higher hydraulic pressure lifts a full bucket firmly to the top and the better ground clearance rides over broken floor without dragging. Take the Liugong 838H MAX if the pile and the truck stand far apart, because more power and higher speed cut the travel part of each cycle and give you more loads before evening. So match the machine to your work: JCB 440-5 for high lifting on rough yards, Liugong 838H MAX for long carries across a big yard.