Head to head
Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 347kW more power and carries 14 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 347kW more power.
- Payload: the Volvo FMX 540 carries 14 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 6000 kg | 20,000kg |
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Heaped capacity | 3400 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Front Tip if...
A 6 tonne front tip dumper for bulk earthmoving, road and utility groundworks and quarry or aggregate haulage on larger UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 347kW 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 Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 347kW more power and carries 14 tonnes more. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
Which carries more, the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip or the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540, by 14 tonnes.
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