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Kubota KX016-4 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 46kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 46kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | - |
| Width | 1240mm | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3400 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 46kW 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 Kubota KX016-4 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 46kW more power. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper.
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