Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 13kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 13kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | - |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3400 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX85USB-6 if...
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 13kW more power
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 Hitachi ZX85USB-6 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 13kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper.
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