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Stephill SSD6000S vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Stephill SSD6000S is a 6 kva super silent diesel generator on a two-wheel site trolley. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Stephill SSD6000S | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Yanmar L100V (EU Stage V) | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
| Output | 6.0kVA / 4.8kW | - |
| Fuel tank | 24.0 Litres | - |
| Noise level | 60dBA @ 7 metres | - |
| Weight | 210 KG | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine power | - | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
Sources: Stephill SSD6000S, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the SSD6000S if...
Light, quiet site generator for small crews, tool power and welfare use. The trolley makes it easy to move around site. The figures below are from the maker's own page.
Full SSD6000S 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 SSD6000S and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Stephill SSD6000S is a 6 kVA super silent diesel generator on a two-wheel site trolley; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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