Head to head
Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 280kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO57-6B has 280kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 3400 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Operating weight | - | 5485 kg |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that has 280kW more power
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 280kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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