Head to head
Volvo FMX 540 vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Volvo FMX 540 has 10kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 10kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo FMX 540 | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Gross weight | 32,000kg (32 tonne) | - |
| Payload | 20,000kg | - |
| Axles | 8x4 | - |
| Operating weight | - | 8065 kg |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: Volvo FMX 540, Yanmar ViO80-1. 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 10kW 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 ViO80-1 if...
An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.
Full ViO80-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo FMX 540 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 10kW more power. The Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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