Head to head
Volvo FMX 540 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Volvo FMX 540 has 388kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 388kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo FMX 540 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Gross weight | 32,000kg (32 tonne) | - |
| Payload | 20,000kg | - |
| Axles | 8x4 | - |
| Operating weight | - | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Volvo FMX 540, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 388kW 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 ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo FMX 540 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 388kW more power. The Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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