Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The JCB 525-60 has 30kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 525-60 has 30kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 525-60 if...
- you want one that has 30kW more power
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →Buy or hire the 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
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 525-60 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The JCB 525-60 has 30kW more power. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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