Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 37kW more power and carries 3 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 37kW more power.
- Payload: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip carries 3 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 3000 kg | 6000 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3400 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3T-2 if...
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-2 specifications →Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 37kW more power
- you want one that carries 3 tonnes more
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 3T-2 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 37kW more power and carries 3 tonnes more. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper.
Which carries more, the JCB 3T-2 or the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip, by 3 tonnes.
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