Head to head
Volvo FMX 540 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Volvo FMX 540 has 68kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 68kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo FMX 540 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Gross weight | 32,000kg (32 tonne) | - |
| Payload | 20,000kg | - |
| Axles | 8x4 | - |
| Operating weight | - | 5485 kg |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Volvo FMX 540, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 68kW 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 ViO57-6B if...
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo FMX 540 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 68kW more power. The Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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