Head to head
Kubota U36-4 vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 385kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 385kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U36-4 | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 17.8 kw | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 3755 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 3410 mm | - |
| Width | 1700 mm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Kubota U36-4, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U36-4 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 385kW 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 U36-4 and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 385kW more power. The Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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