Head to head
Volvo FMX 540 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Volvo FMX 540 has 290kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 290kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo FMX 540 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Gross weight | 32,000kg (32 tonne) | - |
| Payload | 20,000kg | - |
| Axles | 8x4 | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Volvo FMX 540, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 290kW 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 SV17VT if...
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo FMX 540 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 290kW more power. The Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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