Head to head
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip vs Volvo FH16 750
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper. The Volvo FH16 750 is a heavy haulage tractor unit, the highest-powered version of volvo's fh16 range.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | Volvo FH16 750 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Yanmar 3TNV88 | D16K, 750hp |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 1680 litres | - |
| Engine power | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm | - |
| Torque | - | 3,550Nm |
| Gearbox | - | I-Shift automated with crawler gears |
| Configuration | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip, Volvo FH16 750. 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 FH16 750 if...
Volvo's most powerful FH16 tractor unit, bought by heavy haulage operators moving abnormal or very heavy loads. The 8x4 layout and crawler gears give it the traction and low-speed control that standard tractor units lack.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip and the Volvo FH16 750?
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper; the Volvo FH16 750 is a heavy haulage tractor unit, the highest-powered version of Volvo's FH16 range.
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