Head to head
Mecalac 9MDX vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 carries 11 tonnes more. The Mecalac 9MDX has 151kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Volvo FMX 540 carries 11 tonnes more.
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 151kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 9MDX | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 9000 kg | 20,000kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW (74 hp) | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 151kW more power
A 9 tonne dumper with a fully enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab for bulk earthmoving, civils and road works on UK sites. Available with front tip or swivel skip.
Full 9MDX specifications →Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that carries 11 tonnes more
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 Mecalac 9MDX and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 carries 11 tonnes more. The Mecalac 9MDX has 151kW more power. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
Which carries more, the Mecalac 9MDX or the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540, by 11 tonnes.
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