Head to head
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 310kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO57-6B has 310kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 1680 litres | - |
| Engine | Yanmar 3TNV88 | - |
| Operating weight | - | 5485 kg |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that has 310kW more power
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 310kW more power. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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