Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 391kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 391kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | - |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | - |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 391kW 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 TB216 and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 391kW more power. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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