Head to head
Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip vs Yanmar ViO17
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 45kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 45kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 3400 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip, Yanmar ViO17. 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 has 45kW 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 ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 45kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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