Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 395kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 395kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | - |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Kubota U10, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 395kW 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 U10 and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 395kW more power. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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