Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 6kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | - |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Buy or hire the 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 6kW 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 35Z-1 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 6kW more power. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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