Head to head
Takeuchi TB295W 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 TB295W | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 85kW | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) | - |
| Dig depth | 4,115mm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Takeuchi TB295W, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB295W if...
A road-going wheeled excavator for utility and drainage contractors who need to move between multiple jobs in a day without a low-loader. Its size sits between compact and medium wheeled excavators, giving useful dig depth for pipe and sewer work.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 TB295W and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 318kW more power. The Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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