Head to head
Hydrema 912F vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 295kW more power and carries 10 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 295kW more power.
- Payload: the Volvo FMX 540 carries 10 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Hydrema 912F | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 10,000kg | 20,000kg |
| Engine power | 108kW (147hp) | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Unladen weight | 7,270kg | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Hydrema 912F, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 912F if...
A rough-terrain dumper for groundworks and quarry contractors moving large volumes of muck or aggregate across soft or uneven sites, where a standard site dumper's capacity would be too small. Its articulated, all-wheel-drive chassis is built for traction rather than road speed.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 295kW more power
- you want one that carries 10 tonnes more
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 Hydrema 912F and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 295kW more power and carries 10 tonnes more. The Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
Which carries more, the Hydrema 912F or the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540, by 10 tonnes.
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