Head to head
Takeuchi TB2150 vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 318kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 318kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB2150 | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 85kW | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 15,095kg | - |
| Dig depth | 5225mm | - |
| Width | 2690mm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Takeuchi TB2150, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB2150 if...
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.1 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5225mm.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 318kW 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 Takeuchi TB2150 and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 318kW more power. The Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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