Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 360kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 360kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | - |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX85USB-6 if...
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 360kW 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 ZX85USB-6 and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 360kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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