Head to head
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip vs Yanmar ViO26-6
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 9kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 9kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | Yanmar ViO26-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Yanmar 3TNV88 | Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel |
| Engine power | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm | 15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 1680 litres | - |
| Operating weight | - | 2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab) |
| Max digging depth | - | 2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm) |
| Digging force | - | 24.5kN (bucket) |
Sources: Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip, Yanmar ViO26-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 9kW more power
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 ViO26-6 if...
A 2.6-tonne zero-tailswing mini digger widely used by plant hire firms for groundwork in tight spaces such as gardens and driveways, where its lack of rear overhang keeps it clear of walls and fences while slewing.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip and the Yanmar ViO26-6?
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 9kW more power. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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