Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 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
| JCB 35Z-1 | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | - |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →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 JCB 35Z-1 and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 384kW more power. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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