Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 384kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 384kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX33U-6 if...
A general-purpose mini digger for landscaping, utilities and small groundworks contractors who need to work in gardens, driveways and other access-restricted sites. Its zero tail swing lets it turn on the spot without swinging into fences or walls.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 384kW 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 ZX33U-6 and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 384kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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