Head to head
Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip carries 5 tonnes more and has 40kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip carries 5 tonnes more.
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 40kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 6000 kg | 1,000 kg |
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm |
| Heaped capacity | 3400 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,295 kg |
| Standard transport width | - | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip, Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi 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...
- you want one that carries 5 tonnes more
- you want one that has 40kW more power
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 MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) if...
The Thwaites 1 Tonne Hi Tip, sold as the MACH2001, is one of the most common site dumpers on UK construction and groundworks hire fleets, used to move spoil, aggregate and materials around small to medium sites. Its narrow wheel option lets it pass through standard access points a wider dumper cannot. Thwaites builds its dumpers in Leamington Spa, and the 1 tonne class is typically the first machine a groundworks operator is trained and ticketed on.
Full MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip carries 5 tonnes more and has 40kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper; the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport.
Which carries more, the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip or the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip, by 5 tonnes.
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