GetBrent

Head to head

Comacchio GEO 900 vs Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip

The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Comacchio GEO 900
Comacchio GEO 900 - image: Comacchio
Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip
Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip - image: Molson Group

Specifications side by side

Comacchio GEO 900Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip
Engine power126-180kW (169-240hp)55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm
Weight16-18 tonnes-
Torque range1,300-1,520 daNm-
Feed stroke4,000-7,000mm-
Payload-9000 kg
Heaped capacity-4600 litres
Engine-Deutz TCD 3.6 L4

Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, Thwaites 9 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

Full GEO 900 specifications →

Buy or hire the 9 Tonne Front Tip if...

A 9 tonne front tip dumper for high-volume earthworks, civils and quarry style haulage where a bigger payload cuts the number of trips.

Full 9 Tonne Front Tip specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Comacchio GEO 900 and the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip?

The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab.

GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.