Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 395kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 395kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 395kW 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 Bobcat E10z and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 395kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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