Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 274kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 274kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | - |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX225US-7 if...
For contractors working in restricted yards or alongside live structures who still need the dig performance of a 20-tonne-plus machine. The reduced tail swing keeps the counterweight closer to the tracks than a standard crawler excavator of this size.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 274kW 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 Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 274kW more power. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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