Head to head
Volvo FMX 540 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
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 ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) | 13.8 kW |
| Gross weight | 32,000kg (32 tonne) | - |
| Payload | 20,000kg | - |
| Axles | 8x4 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Volvo FMX 540, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 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 ET18?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 389kW more power. The Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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