Head to head
Volvo FMX 540 vs Yanmar ViO26-6
The Volvo FMX 540 has 387kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 387kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo FMX 540 | Yanmar ViO26-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) | 15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm |
| Gross weight | 32,000kg (32 tonne) | - |
| Payload | 20,000kg | - |
| Axles | 8x4 | - |
| Operating weight | - | 2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab) |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel |
| Max digging depth | - | 2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm) |
| Digging force | - | 24.5kN (bucket) |
Sources: Volvo FMX 540, Yanmar ViO26-6. 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 387kW 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 ViO26-6 if...
A 2.6-tonne zero-tailswing mini digger widely used by plant hire firms for groundwork in tight spaces such as gardens and driveways, where its lack of rear overhang keeps it clear of walls and fences while slewing.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo FMX 540 and the Yanmar ViO26-6?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 387kW more power. The Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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