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Terex Finlay J-960 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip

The Terex Finlay J-960 has 115kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Terex Finlay J-960
Terex Finlay J-960 - image: Molson Finlay
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip - image: Molson Group

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Terex Finlay J-960Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
Engine power140kW (188hp), Caterpillar C7.124.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm
Feed opening900mm x 600mm (35" x 24")-
Operating weight29,250kg-
Payload-3000 kg
Heaped capacity-1680 litres
Engine-Yanmar 3TNV88

Sources: Terex Finlay J-960, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the J-960 if...

  • you want one that has 115kW more power

A tracked jaw crusher used by quarries, recyclers and demolition contractors to crush rock, concrete and rubble into a re-usable aggregate on site. Its size suits mid-volume operations rather than a small compact crusher or a static quarry plant.

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Full J-960 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 Terex Finlay J-960 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?

The Terex Finlay J-960 has 115kW more power. The Terex Finlay J-960 is a tracked mobile jaw crusher; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.

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