Head to head
JCB 25Z-1 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 37kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 37kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 25Z-1 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 2550 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2.82 m | - |
| Dump height | 3 m | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3400 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: JCB 25Z-1, Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 25Z-1 if...
Used by hire firms and small contractors for patios, drainage, footings and work next to walls and fences where a zero-tailswing machine is needed. Sits in the weight class that can be towed on a trailer in restricted regions.
Full 25Z-1 specifications →Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 37kW 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 JCB 25Z-1 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 37kW more power. The JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper.
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