Head to head
Avant 760i vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Avant 760i has 17kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Avant 760i has 17kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 760i | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 42 kW (56 hp) | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Lifting capacity | 1400 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 3100 mm | - |
| Weight | 2220 kg | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Avant 760i, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 760i if...
- you want one that has 17kW more power
A heavier compact loader for tougher construction, groundworks and material handling jobs, running a wide range of Avant attachments. Used by contractors and plant hire fleets that need more lift than the 500 and 600 series.
Full 760i 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 760i and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Avant 760i has 17kW more power. The Avant 760i is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 700 series; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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