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Caterpillar 352F vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine power | - | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
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 Caterpillar 352F and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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