Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 348kW more power and carries 14 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 348kW more power.
- Payload: the Volvo FMX 540 carries 14 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 6000 kg | 20,000kg |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TA6 if...
A 6 tonne site dumper for groundworks, drainage and general site haulage on UK sites, with a choice of front or swivel skip. It has a foldable ROPS bar with side protection gates.
Full TA6 specifications →Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 348kW more power
- you want one that carries 14 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 TA6 and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 348kW more power and carries 14 tonnes more. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
Which carries more, the Mecalac TA6 or the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540, by 14 tonnes.
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