Head to head
Volvo FMX 540 vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The Volvo FMX 540 has 384kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 384kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo FMX 540 | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Gross weight | 32,000kg (32 tonne) | - |
| Payload | 20,000kg | - |
| Axles | 8x4 | - |
| Operating weight | - | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Breakout force | - | 29.9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 41 l |
Sources: Volvo FMX 540, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 384kW 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 ViO33-6 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.
Full ViO33-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo FMX 540 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 384kW more power. The Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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