Head to head
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel vs Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip carries 3 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip carries 3 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 6000 kg | 9000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | 3150 litres | 4600 litres |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
A 6 tonne dumper whose skip swivels so it can tip to either side, useful for loading into trenches and working along narrow roads or site edges. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Power Swivel specifications →Buy or hire the 9 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that carries 3 tonnes more
A 9 tonne front tip dumper for high-volume earthworks, civils and quarry style haulage where a bigger payload cuts the number of trips.
Full 9 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel and the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip carries 3 tonnes more. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper; the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab.
Which carries more, the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel or the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip, by 3 tonnes.
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