Head to head
Comacchio GEO 900 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Comacchio GEO 900 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 126-180kW (169-240hp) | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Weight | 16-18 tonnes | - |
| Torque range | 1,300-1,520 daNm | - |
| Feed stroke | 4,000-7,000mm | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GEO 900 if...
A crawler-mounted rig for geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal drilling, adaptable to several drilling methods on the same base machine. Ground investigation and specialist drilling contractors hire it rather than general groundworks firms.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
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 Comacchio GEO 900 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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