Head to head
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 31kW more power and carries 3 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 31kW more power.
- Payload: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel carries 3 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 3000 kg | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | 1680 litres | 3150 litres |
| Engine | Yanmar 3TNV88 | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
| Engine power | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
Sources: Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
- you want one that has 31kW more power
- you want one that carries 3 tonnes more
A 6 tonne dumper whose skip swivels so it can tip to either side, useful for loading into trenches and working along narrow roads or site edges. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Power Swivel specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 31kW more power and carries 3 tonnes more. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
Which carries more, the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip or the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, by 3 tonnes.
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