Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 393kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 393kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | - |
| Width | 1240mm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 393kW 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 Kubota KX016-4 and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 393kW more power. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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