Head to head
Avant 528 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 6kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Avant 528, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 528 if...
A small articulated loader that fits through narrow gates and onto a trailer, used for landscaping, property maintenance and light site work with Avant attachments.
Full 528 specifications →Buy or hire the 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.
Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 6kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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