Head to head
JCB HiLift Tip Dumper vs Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip carries 8 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip carries 8 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| JCB HiLift Tip Dumper | Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,000kg | 9000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 4600 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
| Engine power | - | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
Sources: JCB HiLift Tip Dumper, Thwaites 9 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 9 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that carries 8 tonnes more
A 9 tonne front tip dumper for high-volume earthworks, civils and quarry style haulage where a bigger payload cuts the number of trips.
Full 9 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB HiLift Tip Dumper and the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip carries 8 tonnes more. The JCB HiLift Tip Dumper is a 1 tonne high-tip site dumper; the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab.
Which carries more, the JCB HiLift Tip Dumper or the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip, by 8 tonnes.
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