Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The JCB 9T-2 carries 6 tonnes more and has 30kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the JCB 9T-2 carries 6 tonnes more.
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 30kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 9,000kg | 3000 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 9T-2 if...
- you want one that carries 6 tonnes more
- you want one that has 30kW more power
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 9T-2 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The JCB 9T-2 carries 6 tonnes more and has 30kW more power. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
Which carries more, the JCB 9T-2 or the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The JCB 9T-2, by 6 tonnes.
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