Head to head
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 368kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO80-1 has 368kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 1680 litres | - |
| Engine | Yanmar 3TNV88 | - |
| Operating weight | - | 8065 kg |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip, Yanmar ViO80-1. 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 ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that has 368kW more power
An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.
Full ViO80-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 368kW more power. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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