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Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 6000 kg | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | 3400 litres | 3150 litres |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Front Tip if...
A 6 tonne front tip dumper for bulk earthmoving, road and utility groundworks and quarry or aggregate haulage on larger UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
A 6 tonne dumper whose skip swivels so it can tip to either side, useful for loading into trenches and working along narrow roads or site edges. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Power Swivel specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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