Head to head
JCB 1T-2 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip carries 2 tonnes more and has 9kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip carries 2 tonnes more.
- Engine power: the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 9kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 1T-2 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1000 kg | 3000 kg |
| Engine power | 16.1 kW | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 1515 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: JCB 1T-2, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 1T-2 if...
A compact 1 tonne dumper that fits through garden gates and narrow site access, used for moving soil, spoil and aggregate on small builds and landscaping jobs. Hire fleets use it where a larger 3 tonne dumper will not fit.
Full 1T-2 specifications →Buy or hire the 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that carries 2 tonnes more
- you want one that has 9kW 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 JCB 1T-2 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip carries 2 tonnes more and has 9kW more power. The JCB 1T-2 is a 1 tonne high tip site dumper; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
Which carries more, the JCB 1T-2 or the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip, by 2 tonnes.
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