Head to head
Komatsu D65PX vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 248kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 248kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D65PX | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 21,000kg | - |
| Blade capacity | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Komatsu D65PX, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D65PX if...
The wide-track, low ground pressure version of Komatsu's D65 dozer, used on soft or sensitive ground where a standard-track machine would sink or damage the surface, such as landfill and reclamation work.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 248kW 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 Komatsu D65PX and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 248kW more power. The Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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