Head to head
JCB HiLift Tip Dumper vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 carries 19 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Volvo FMX 540 carries 19 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| JCB HiLift Tip Dumper | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,000kg | 20,000kg |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Engine power | - | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: JCB HiLift Tip Dumper, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HiLift Tip Dumper if...
A small dumper for landscaping and general building work where material needs to be tipped higher than a standard dumper allows, for example straight into a skip lorry or raised bed, on sites too tight for a larger machine.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that carries 19 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 JCB HiLift Tip Dumper and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 carries 19 tonnes more. The JCB HiLift Tip Dumper is a 1 tonne high-tip site dumper; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
Which carries more, the JCB HiLift Tip Dumper or the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540, by 19 tonnes.
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