Head to head
Case Construction Equipment 221F vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 348kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 348kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment 221F | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 5,691kg | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 221F if...
A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.
Listed by
- Baz plant Sales agricultural plant and machinery dealer - Chesterfield
Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 348kW 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 Case Construction Equipment 221F and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 348kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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