Head to head
Volvo FMX 540 vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo FMX 540 has 123kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 123kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo FMX 540 | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Gross weight | 32,000kg (32 tonne) | - |
| Payload | 20,000kg | - |
| Axles | 8x4 | - |
| Operating weight | - | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Volvo FMX 540, Volvo L220H. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 123kW 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
Buy or hire the L220H if...
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo FMX 540 and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 123kW more power. The Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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