Head to head
JCB 535-95 vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 348kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 348kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 535-95 | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55kW (75hp), Stage V compliant | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: JCB 535-95, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 535-95 if...
A mid-size telehandler used on building sites and farms to lift and place pallets, muck-away skips and building materials at height and reach. Plant hire fleets keep it as a general-purpose lifting machine alongside dedicated forklifts.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 348kW 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 535-95 and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 348kW more power. The JCB 535-95 is a telescopic handler (telehandler); the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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