Head to head
Caterpillar D6N vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 279kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 279kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6N | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 16757kg (36,943lb) | - |
| Blade capacity | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) | - |
| Engine | Cat C7.1 ACERT | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Caterpillar D6N, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6N if...
A mid-size dozer used for earthmoving, site clearance and haul road maintenance. The VPAT blade option lets one machine angle, tilt and pitch for grading as well as straight pushing.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 279kW 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 Caterpillar D6N and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 279kW more power. The Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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