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JCB 535-95 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip

The JCB 535-95 has 30kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 535-95
JCB 535-95 - image: JCB
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip - image: Molson Group

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 535-95Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
Engine power55kW (75hp), Stage V compliant24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm
Payload-3000 kg
Heaped capacity-1680 litres
Engine-Yanmar 3TNV88

Sources: JCB 535-95, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 535-95 if...

  • you want one that has 30kW more power

A mid-size telehandler used on building sites and farms to lift and place pallets, muck-away skips and building materials at height and reach. Plant hire fleets keep it as a general-purpose lifting machine alongside dedicated forklifts.

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Full 535-95 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 535-95 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?

The JCB 535-95 has 30kW more power. The JCB 535-95 is a telescopic handler (telehandler); the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.

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