Head to head
Case Construction Equipment CX25D vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 42kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 42kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment CX25D | Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.4hp (Yanmar 3TNV76, Stage V) | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 2,710kg (cab) / 2,580kg (canopy) | - |
| Max dig depth | 2,700mm | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3400 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment CX25D, Thwaites 6 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 6 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 42kW more power
A 6 tonne front tip dumper for bulk earthmoving, road and utility groundworks and quarry or aggregate haulage on larger UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Case Construction Equipment CX25D and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 42kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is a 2.5 tonne mini excavator; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper.
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