Head to head
Caterpillar D6N vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Caterpillar D6N has 99kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D6N has 99kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6N | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Engine | Cat C7.1 ACERT | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
| Operating weight | 16757kg (36,943lb) | - |
| Blade capacity | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
Sources: Caterpillar D6N, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6N if...
- you want one that has 99kW more power
A mid-size dozer used for earthmoving, site clearance and haul road maintenance. The VPAT blade option lets one machine angle, tilt and pitch for grading as well as straight pushing.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
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 Caterpillar D6N and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Caterpillar D6N has 99kW more power. The Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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