Head to head
Avant 640 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Avant 640 has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Avant 640 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Avant 640, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 640 if...
- you want one that has 3kW more power
An all-round compact loader with stronger auxiliary hydraulics for running more attachments, used by landscapers, stables, estates and small contractors. Light enough to be moved on a trailer or larger van.
Full 640 specifications →Buy or hire the 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
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 640 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Avant 640 has 3kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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