Head to head
Hydrema 912F vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Hydrema 912F has 83kW more power and carries 7 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hydrema 912F has 83kW more power.
- Payload: the Hydrema 912F carries 7 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Hydrema 912F | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 10,000kg | 3000 kg |
| Engine power | 108kW (147hp) | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Unladen weight | 7,270kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Hydrema 912F, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 912F if...
- you want one that has 83kW more power
- you want one that carries 7 tonnes more
A rough-terrain dumper for groundworks and quarry contractors moving large volumes of muck or aggregate across soft or uneven sites, where a standard site dumper's capacity would be too small. Its articulated, all-wheel-drive chassis is built for traction rather than road speed.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
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 Hydrema 912F and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Hydrema 912F has 83kW more power and carries 7 tonnes more. The Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
Which carries more, the Hydrema 912F or the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Hydrema 912F, by 7 tonnes.
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