Head to head
Doosan DX63-3 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Doosan DX63-3 has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Doosan DX63-3 has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX63-3 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 42.6hp gross / 39.5hp net at 2200rpm | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 9,555lb (4,334kg) | - |
| Max dig depth | 10ft 6in (3.2m) | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.19yd3 (0.145m3) | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Doosan DX63-3, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX63-3 if...
- you want one that has 7kW more power
A compact excavator for utility, drainage and small groundworks jobs, sized to fit through a standard gateway. It suits contractors who need real digging depth without the weight and cost of a bigger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 Doosan DX63-3 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Doosan DX63-3 has 7kW more power. The Doosan DX63-3 is a 6-tonne class mini excavator; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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