Head to head
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip vs Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip carries 6 tonnes more and has 31kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip carries 6 tonnes more.
- Engine power: the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 31kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 3000 kg | 9000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | 1680 litres | 4600 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 9 Tonne Front Tip. 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 9 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that carries 6 tonnes more
- you want one that has 31kW more power
A 9 tonne front tip dumper for high-volume earthworks, civils and quarry style haulage where a bigger payload cuts the number of trips.
Full 9 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip and the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip carries 6 tonnes more and has 31kW more power. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper; the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab.
Which carries more, the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip or the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip, by 6 tonnes.
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