Head to head
Kassbohrer LB5E vs Volvo FMX 540
The Kassbohrer LB5E is a 5-axle extendable low loader trailer. The Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Kassbohrer LB5E | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | 5 (2 front lift, 2 self-steer rear) | 8x4 |
| Gross trailer weight | up to 80,200kg | - |
| Bed length | 9.3m | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Engine power | - | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
Sources: Kassbohrer LB5E, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LB5E if...
A heavy 5-axle low loader used to move excavators, cranes and other abnormal loads that exceed what a standard step-frame trailer can carry. The extending bed lets one trailer cover several load lengths.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
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 Kassbohrer LB5E and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Kassbohrer LB5E is a 5-axle extendable low loader trailer; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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