Head to head
JCB JS131LC 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 JS131LC | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | - |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the JS131LC if...
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
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 JS131LC and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 348kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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