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Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 37kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip - image: Molson Group
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Thwaites 6 Tonne Front TipYanmar ViO33-6
Engine power55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Payload6000 kg-
Heaped capacity3400 litres-
EngineDeutz TCD 3.6 L4-
Operating weight-3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Breakout force-29.9 kN
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 37kW 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 ViO33-6 if...

A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.

Full ViO33-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 37kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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