Head to head
Avant 640 vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 375kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 375kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Avant 640, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 640 if...
An all-round compact loader with stronger auxiliary hydraulics for running more attachments, used by landscapers, stables, estates and small contractors. Light enough to be moved on a trailer or larger van.
Full 640 specifications →Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 375kW 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 640 and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 375kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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