Head to head
Case Construction Equipment CX25D vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 389kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 389kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment CX25D | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.4hp (Yanmar 3TNV76, Stage V) | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 2,710kg (cab) / 2,580kg (canopy) | - |
| Max dig depth | 2,700mm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment CX25D, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CX25D if...
A compact mini excavator sized for tight gardens, drainage runs and small groundworks jobs rather than large site cuts. Its sub-3-tonne operating weight lets it travel on a plant trailer behind a car-derived van, which is why small tool and plant hire firms keep one alongside larger diggers.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 389kW 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 CX25D and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 389kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is a 2.5 tonne mini excavator; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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