Head to head
Volvo FMX 540 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Volvo FMX 540 has 357kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 357kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo FMX 540 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) | 45.5 kW |
| Gross weight | 32,000kg (32 tonne) | - |
| Payload | 20,000kg | - |
| Axles | 8x4 | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 3,895 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Volvo FMX 540, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 357kW 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 EW65 if...
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo FMX 540 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 357kW more power. The Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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