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Comacchio GEO 900 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Specifications side by side
| Comacchio GEO 900 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 126-180kW (169-240hp) | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Weight | 16-18 tonnes | - |
| Torque range | 1,300-1,520 daNm | - |
| Feed stroke | 4,000-7,000mm | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3400 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, Thwaites 6 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 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 Comacchio GEO 900 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper.
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