Head to head
Avant 528 vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 384kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 384kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Avant 528, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 528 if...
A small articulated loader that fits through narrow gates and onto a trailer, used for landscaping, property maintenance and light site work with Avant attachments.
Full 528 specifications →Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 384kW more power
A heavy construction truck for muckaway and aggregate haulage contractors who need an 8-wheel tipper or tipper-grab body on a chassis built for site conditions rather than motorway haulage. The high-output D13 engine suits loaded running on soft or hilly access roads.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 384kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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