plant hire brand
Volvo
Volvo is the Swedish truck manufacturer whose FMX range is built specifically for construction and off-highway work rather than long-haul haulage. UK muckaway and aggregate contractors use FMX tippers and tipper-grabs for site work, valuing chassis strength and driven-axle options over the on-road refinement of Volvo's FH/FM ranges.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Built in
Sweden
Manufacturing since
1928
UK availability
Good UK dealer coverage
Weight range
32,000kg
Volvo trucks are common in UK construction and muckaway fleets, sold and serviced through a nationwide Volvo Trucks dealer network.
What Volvo builds
Volvo model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| FMX | Construction and tipper/tipper-grab truck range |
| FM / FH | On-road haulage tractor units |
Every Volvo model on GetBrent
10 models with figures from the maker or an official dealer. Open one for the full specification, photos and how it compares.
Volvo FMX 540
540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck
Gross weight: 32,000kg (32 tonne)
Payload: 20,000kg
Volvo ECR88D
Reduced tail swing excavator
Operating weight: 8,620 - 9,980 kg
Gross power: 43 kW
Volvo FH16 750
Heavy haulage tractor unit, the highest-powered version of Volvo's FH16 range
Engine: D16K, 750hp
Torque: 3,550Nm
Volvo XC60 Recharge T8
Plug-in hybrid version of the Volvo XC60 mid-size SUV
Combined power: 449hp
Electric range: 48 miles (WLTP)
Volvo L110H
Wheel loader
Type: Wheel loader
Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription
Plug-in hybrid seven-seat SUV
Powertrain: T8 plug-in petrol-electric hybrid
Drive: AWD
Volvo A25G
Articulated dump truck
Engine power: 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel)
Payload: 25 tonnes
Volvo L220H
Large wheel loader
Engine power: 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f)
Operating weight: 68,780-72,970 lb
Volvo A30G
Articulated dump truck
Operating weight: approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes)
Transport dimensions: 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in
Volvo L30G
Wheeled loader
Type: compact wheeled loader
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UK companies hiring and selling Volvo
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GetBrent is an independent directory of UK hire and sales companies. We are not a Volvo dealer and have no affiliation with, or endorsement from, Volvo. The Volvo name and model names are trademarks of their owner, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - always confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.