plant hire - head to head
Terex vs Volvo
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Terex | Volvo | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | United States | Sweden |
| UK availability | Good UK dealer coverage | Good UK dealer coverage |
| Range covers | Site dumpers, Material handling, Aerial work platforms, Crushing and screening | Heavy trucks, Tipper and construction trucks, On-road haulage tractor units |
| Best known for | Site dumper range | FMX |
Choose Terex if...
A broad group whose UK hire relevance is concentrated in site dumpers and access equipment. Cross-shopped against Thwaites on dumpers more than on anything else.
Look at: Site dumper range
Full Terex profile →Choose Volvo if...
Volvo is the Swedish truck manufacturer whose FMX range is built specifically for construction and off-highway work rather than long-haul haulage. UK muckaway and aggregate contractors use FMX tippers and tipper-grabs for site work, valuing chassis strength and driven-axle options over the on-road refinement of Volvo's FH/FM ranges.
Look at: FMX, FM / FH
Full Volvo profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK plant hire companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Terex vs Volvo - common questions
Is Terex better than Volvo?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. A broad group whose UK hire relevance is concentrated in site dumpers and access equipment. Cross-shopped against Thwaites on dumpers more than on anything else. Volvo is the Swedish truck manufacturer whose FMX range is built specifically for construction and off-highway work rather than long-haul haulage. UK muckaway and aggregate contractors use FMX tippers and tipper-grabs for site work, valuing chassis strength and driven-axle options over the on-road refinement of Volvo's FH/FM ranges.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Terex or Volvo?
Terex: Present in UK hire fleets, particularly dumpers. Volvo: Volvo trucks are common in UK construction and muckaway fleets, sold and serviced through a nationwide Volvo Trucks dealer network.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK plant hire companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
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GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.