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Stephill SSD10000S vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip

The Stephill SSD10000S is a 10 kva super silent diesel generator with kubota engine. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Stephill SSD10000S
Stephill SSD10000S - image: Stephill Generators Ltd
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip - image: Molson Group

Specifications side by side

Stephill SSD10000SThwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
EngineKubota D722 (EU Stage V)Yanmar 3TNV88
Output10.0kVA / 8.0kW-
Fuel tank37.0 Litres-
Noise level68dBA @ 7 metres-
Weight301 KG-
Payload-3000 kg
Heaped capacity-1680 litres
Engine power-24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm

Sources: Stephill SSD10000S, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the SSD10000S if...

Quiet site generator for hire fleets, construction and welfare cabins. Acoustic canopy and long-run tank suit unattended site use.

Full SSD10000S specifications →

Buy or hire the 3 Tonne Front Tip if...

A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.

Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Stephill SSD10000S and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?

The Stephill SSD10000S is a 10 kVA super silent diesel generator with Kubota engine; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.

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