Head to head
Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip vs Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip carries 3 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip carries 3 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 6000 kg | 9000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | 3400 litres | 4600 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 9 Tonne Front Tip. 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 9 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that carries 3 tonnes more
A 9 tonne front tip dumper for high-volume earthworks, civils and quarry style haulage where a bigger payload cuts the number of trips.
Full 9 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip and the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip carries 3 tonnes more. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper; the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab.
Which carries more, the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip or the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip, by 3 tonnes.
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