Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
The JCB 9T-2 carries 3 tonnes more. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the JCB 9T-2 carries 3 tonnes more.
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 9,000kg | 6000 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3400 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: JCB 9T-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 9T-2 if...
- you want one that carries 3 tonnes more
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 0kW 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 9T-2 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The JCB 9T-2 carries 3 tonnes more. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 0kW more power. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper.
Which carries more, the JCB 9T-2 or the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The JCB 9T-2, by 3 tonnes.
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