Head to head
Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 58kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 58kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 3400 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 58kW more power
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 58kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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