Head to head
Avant 640 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 27kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 27kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3400 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Avant 640, Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 640 if...
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 6 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 27kW more power
A 6 tonne front tip dumper for bulk earthmoving, road and utility groundworks and quarry or aggregate haulage on larger UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 640 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 27kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper.
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