Head to head
Kubota KX060-5 vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 355kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 355kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX060-5 | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 47.6 kw | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 5441 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 3875 mm | - |
| Width | 1960 mm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX060-5 if...
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 355kW 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 KX060-5 and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 355kW more power. The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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