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Arjes Impaktor 250E vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip

The Arjes Impaktor 250E is a track-mounted two-shaft slow-speed shredder. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Arjes Impaktor 250E
Arjes Impaktor 250E - image: arjes-impaktor.de
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip - image: Molson Group

Specifications side by side

Arjes Impaktor 250EThwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
EngineVolvo Penta TAD 581 VE, 129kW/175PS (Stage V)Yanmar 3TNV88
Weight14,000kg-
Hopper volume2.25m3-
Throughput80-100 t/h (demolition waste)-
Payload-3000 kg
Heaped capacity-1680 litres
Engine power-24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm

Sources: Arjes Impaktor 250E, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Impaktor 250E if...

A heavy track-mounted shredder for reducing demolition waste, concrete, wood and mixed waste on site. It suits waste transfer stations and demolition contractors processing bulky, mixed material rather than clean single-stream waste.

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Full Impaktor 250E specifications →

Buy or hire the 3 Tonne Front Tip if...

A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.

Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Arjes Impaktor 250E and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?

The Arjes Impaktor 250E is a track-mounted two-shaft slow-speed shredder; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.

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