6 Tonne Dumper

The Thwaites 6 tonne front tip dumper is manufactured with contractors and hirers in mind – ensuring operator safety, reducing risk on site and improving performance. Front tip dumpers allow the machine to be easily and safely unloaded, with a straightforward tipping action that places the full bucket of spoil exactly where it is required.

  • Power Swivel

  • Clear operator’s display unit contains all warning lamps

  • Max safe load, 6000 kg; Heaped, 3400 litres

Powered by a 3.6L Deutz turbo diesel engine fitted with a DPF to comply
with EU Stage V emission regulations, you benefit from 55.4 kW peak
power, 405 Nm of torque and no AdBlue requirement.
Thwaites 6 Tonne machines are available in a range of configurations to
suit your needs including:
› 6 Tonne Power Swivel with Cab
› 6 Tonne Front Tip with Cab
› Power Swivel
A Spring Activated Hydraulic Release (SAHR) Handbrake, 5” screen
displaying 150° around machine visibility, hi-vis steps, and twin LED
beacons are fitted as standard, with LED road lights, mirrors and GPS
speedo available as optional extras

  • Weight: Unladen, 4270 kg; Shipping, 4146 kg
  • Capacities: Max safe load, 6000 kg; Heaped, 3400 litres
  • Engine: cooled turbo, fuel injected diesel and after treatment
  • Transmission: Torque converter four-speed forward and reverse; Powershuttle transmission, column mounted speed and directional control lever
  • Speeds: Forward and Reverse
  • Brakes and Axles: Mounted on both axles & auto wear adjustment; Hand-operated parking brake (SAHR)
  • Kinglink Chassis: Constructed from folded steel plate, with three-point Kinglink giving articulation and oscillation for better stability, traction, and safety on site
  • Skip: Hydraulically operated, 6 mm steel base plate; Skip mouth & sides reinforced with box sections
  • Seating & Controls: Clear operator’s display unit contains all warning lamps
  • Service Access: Lockable engine cover for ground-level service points; Rear chassis panel can be hinged back on retainers
  • Electrics: Fuse & relay are housed on a central power distribution board; Main harness is fully enclosed in solid conduit and incorporates the engine diagnostic port
  • Steering and Hydraulics: Hydraulic power steering
  • Tank Capacities: Fuel, 72 litres
  • Turning Circle: 12.6m