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Caterpillar 352F vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3400 litres |
| Engine power | - | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Front Tip if...
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 Caterpillar 352F and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper.
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