Head to head
Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL vs Volvo FMX 540
The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL has 547kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL has 547kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 95,0 kW | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Weight | 12.600 kg | - |
| Working width | 2.130 mm | - |
| Emission stage | Stage V / TIER4f | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BW 213 D-5 PL if...
- you want one that has 547kW more power
A 12 tonne class single drum roller for compacting soil, stone and fill on road, housing and groundworks schemes. Bought or hired by earthworks and civils contractors for bulk compaction.
Full BW 213 D-5 PL 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 Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL has 547kW more power. The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL is a single drum soil compactor roller; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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