Head to head
Volvo A25G vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 169kW more power. The Volvo A25G carries 5 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 169kW more power.
- Payload: the Volvo A25G carries 5 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo A25G | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Payload | 25 tonnes | 20,000kg |
| Operating weight | 22.7 tonnes (empty) | - |
| Dump body capacity | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Volvo A25G, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A25G if...
- you want one that carries 5 tonnes more
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 169kW 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 Volvo A25G and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 169kW more power. The Volvo A25G carries 5 tonnes more. The Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
Which carries more, the Volvo A25G or the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo A25G, by 5 tonnes.
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