Head to head
Volvo FMX 540 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
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 EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) | 13.8 kW |
| Gross weight | 32,000kg (32 tonne) | - |
| Payload | 20,000kg | - |
| Axles | 8x4 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,590 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Volvo FMX 540, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo FMX 540 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 389kW more power. The Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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