Head to head
Comacchio GEO 900 vs Volvo FMX 540
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Comacchio GEO 900 | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 126-180kW (169-240hp) | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Weight | 16-18 tonnes | - |
| Torque range | 1,300-1,520 daNm | - |
| Feed stroke | 4,000-7,000mm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GEO 900 if...
A crawler-mounted rig for geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal drilling, adaptable to several drilling methods on the same base machine. Ground investigation and specialist drilling contractors hire it rather than general groundworks firms.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
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 Comacchio GEO 900 and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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