Head to head
JCB 535-95 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The JCB 535-95 has 30kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 535-95 has 30kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 535-95 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55kW (75hp), Stage V compliant | 24.8kW (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.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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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