Head to head
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 255kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 255kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 1680 litres | - |
| Engine | Yanmar 3TNV88 | - |
| Operating weight | - | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
- you want one that has 255kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 255kW more power. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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