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Atlas Copco XATS 138 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Atlas Copco XATS 138 is a single-axle diesel portable air compressor with pace adjustable pressure. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Atlas Copco XATS 138 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Kubota V2403-CR-T-E5B | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
| Working pressure | 7-10,3 bar g | - |
| Free air delivery | 7-5 m3/min; 237-189 cfm | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine power | - | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
Sources: Atlas Copco XATS 138, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the XATS 138 if...
Mid-size towable compressor for breaker gangs, road and utility crews and general contractors who need one machine for several tools. Pressure can be set to suit the job.
Full XATS 138 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 Atlas Copco XATS 138 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Atlas Copco XATS 138 is a single-axle diesel portable air compressor with PACE adjustable pressure; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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