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Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip vs Yanmar ViO80-1

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 338kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip - image: Molson Group
Yanmar ViO80-1
Yanmar ViO80-1 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Thwaites 6 Tonne Front TipYanmar ViO80-1
Engine power55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm
Payload6000 kg-
Heaped capacity3400 litres-
EngineDeutz TCD 3.6 L4-
Operating weight-8065 kg
Breakout force-63,5 kN
Fuel tank-115 l

Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip, Yanmar ViO80-1. 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 ViO80-1 if...

  • you want one that has 338kW more power

An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.

Full ViO80-1 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip and the Yanmar ViO80-1?

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 338kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.

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