Head to head
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 88kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 88kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 1680 litres | - |
| Engine | Yanmar 3TNV88 | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 88kW more power
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 88kW more power. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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