Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 4600 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3CX Compact if...
Aimed at utility, highways and town-centre work where a full-size backhoe will not fit. Used for trenching, loading and breaking out on narrow roads, estates and tight sites.
Full 3CX Compact specifications →Buy or hire the 9 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 0kW more power
A 9 tonne front tip dumper for high-volume earthworks, civils and quarry style haulage where a bigger payload cuts the number of trips.
Full 9 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 3CX Compact and the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 0kW more power. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab.
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