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Bell Equipment B25E vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bell Equipment B25E | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | Mercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp) | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Heaped capacity | 15m3 (SAE 2:1) | 1680 litres |
| Operating weight | 43,186kg (laden) | - |
| Rated payload | 24,000kg | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B25E if...
A 25-tonne class articulated dump truck for moving spoil and aggregate over soft or uneven haul roads that a rigid tipper could not cross. Quarries and large groundworks sites hire it for shifting high volumes of material between the dig face and stockpile.
Full B25E 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 Bell Equipment B25E and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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