Head to head
Manitou MT 625 H vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 347kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 347kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Manitou MT 625 H | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 75 hp (55.40 kW) | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Maximum lift capacity | 5,512 lb | - |
| Maximum lift height | 19 ft 2 in | - |
| Maximum forward reach | 11 ft 2 in | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Manitou MT 625 H, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MT 625 H if...
The Manitou MT 625 H is a compact telehandler sized for renovation, landscaping and smaller construction sites where a full-size 4 tonne Loadall-class machine would be oversized. Its Kubota Stage V engine and hydrostatic transmission are aimed at contractors who value fuel economy and manoeuvrability over maximum lift height. It is cross-shopped against smaller JCB Loadall models and other compact telehandlers rather than against larger 540-series machines.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 347kW 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 Manitou MT 625 H and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 347kW more power. The Manitou MT 625 H is a a compact fixed telehandler for construction and renovation work; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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