Head to head
JCB 1T-2 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip carries 5 tonnes more and has 39kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip carries 5 tonnes more.
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 39kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 1T-2 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1000 kg | 6000 kg |
| Engine power | 16.1 kW | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 1515 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3400 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: JCB 1T-2, Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 1T-2 if...
A compact 1 tonne dumper that fits through garden gates and narrow site access, used for moving soil, spoil and aggregate on small builds and landscaping jobs. Hire fleets use it where a larger 3 tonne dumper will not fit.
Full 1T-2 specifications →Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that carries 5 tonnes more
- you want one that has 39kW 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 JCB 1T-2 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip carries 5 tonnes more and has 39kW more power. The JCB 1T-2 is a 1 tonne high tip site dumper; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper.
Which carries more, the JCB 1T-2 or the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip, by 5 tonnes.
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