Head to head
Volvo FMX 540 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Volvo FMX 540 has 389kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 389kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo FMX 540 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) | 13.8 kW |
| Gross weight | 32,000kg (32 tonne) | - |
| Payload | 20,000kg | - |
| Axles | 8x4 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Volvo FMX 540, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 389kW 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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo FMX 540 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 389kW more power. The Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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