Head to head
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel 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 Power Swivel | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 6000 kg | 20,000kg |
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Heaped capacity | 3150 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
A 6 tonne dumper whose skip swivels so it can tip to either side, useful for loading into trenches and working along narrow roads or site edges. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Power Swivel 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 Power Swivel and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 347kW more power and carries 14 tonnes more. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
Which carries more, the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel or the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540, by 14 tonnes.
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