Head to head
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 6kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 1680 litres | - |
| Engine | Yanmar 3TNV88 | - |
| Operating weight | - | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Breakout force | - | 29.9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 41 l |
Sources: Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 6kW 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 ViO33-6 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.
Full ViO33-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 6kW more power. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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