Head to head
Case Construction Equipment CX25D vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 11kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 11kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment CX25D | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.4hp (Yanmar 3TNV76, Stage V) | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 2,710kg (cab) / 2,580kg (canopy) | - |
| Max dig depth | 2,700mm | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment CX25D, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CX25D if...
A compact mini excavator sized for tight gardens, drainage runs and small groundworks jobs rather than large site cuts. Its sub-3-tonne operating weight lets it travel on a plant trailer behind a car-derived van, which is why small tool and plant hire firms keep one alongside larger diggers.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 11kW more power
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 Case Construction Equipment CX25D and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 11kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is a 2.5 tonne mini excavator; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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