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Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip vs Volvo FH16 750

The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab. The Volvo FH16 750 is a heavy haulage tractor unit, the highest-powered version of volvo's fh16 range.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip
Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip - image: Molson Group
Volvo FH16 750
Volvo FH16 750 - image: Volvo Trucks UK

Specifications side by side

Thwaites 9 Tonne Front TipVolvo FH16 750
EngineDeutz TCD 3.6 L4D16K, 750hp
Payload9000 kg-
Heaped capacity4600 litres-
Engine power55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm-
Torque-3,550Nm
Gearbox-I-Shift automated with crawler gears
Configuration-8x4

Sources: Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip, Volvo FH16 750. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 9 Tonne Front Tip if...

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 →

Buy or hire the FH16 750 if...

Volvo's most powerful FH16 tractor unit, bought by heavy haulage operators moving abnormal or very heavy loads. The 8x4 layout and crawler gears give it the traction and low-speed control that standard tractor units lack.

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Full FH16 750 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip and the Volvo FH16 750?

The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab; the Volvo FH16 750 is a heavy haulage tractor unit, the highest-powered version of Volvo's FH16 range.

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