Head to head
Bell Equipment B25E vs Volvo FMX 540
The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck. The Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bell Equipment B25E | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | Mercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp) | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 43,186kg (laden) | - |
| Rated payload | 24,000kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 15m3 (SAE 2:1) | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B25E if...
A 25-tonne class articulated dump truck for moving spoil and aggregate over soft or uneven haul roads that a rigid tipper could not cross. Quarries and large groundworks sites hire it for shifting high volumes of material between the dig face and stockpile.
Full B25E specifications →Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
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 Bell Equipment B25E and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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