Head to head
Kubota U48-4 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 26kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 26kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U48-4 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 40.5PS | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 4775kg | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3400 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Kubota U48-4, Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U48-4 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 26kW 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 U48-4 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 26kW more power. The Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper.
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