Head to head
Doosan DX63-3 vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 371kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 371kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX63-3 | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 42.6hp gross / 39.5hp net at 2200rpm | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 9,555lb (4,334kg) | - |
| Max dig depth | 10ft 6in (3.2m) | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.19yd3 (0.145m3) | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Doosan DX63-3, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX63-3 if...
A compact excavator for utility, drainage and small groundworks jobs, sized to fit through a standard gateway. It suits contractors who need real digging depth without the weight and cost of a bigger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 371kW 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 Doosan DX63-3 and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 371kW more power. The Doosan DX63-3 is a 6-tonne class mini excavator; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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