Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 366kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 366kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 5271kg | - |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 366kW 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 E55z and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 366kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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