Head to head
JCB HiLift Tip Dumper vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip carries 5 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip carries 5 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| JCB HiLift Tip Dumper | Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,000kg | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3400 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
| Engine power | - | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
Sources: JCB HiLift Tip Dumper, Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HiLift Tip Dumper if...
A small dumper for landscaping and general building work where material needs to be tipped higher than a standard dumper allows, for example straight into a skip lorry or raised bed, on sites too tight for a larger machine.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that carries 5 tonnes more
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 HiLift Tip Dumper and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip carries 5 tonnes more. The JCB HiLift Tip Dumper 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 HiLift Tip Dumper or the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip, by 5 tonnes.
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