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JCB JS131LC vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The JCB JS131LC has 30kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 30kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | - |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the JS131LC if...
- you want one that has 30kW more power
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
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 JS131LC and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The JCB JS131LC has 30kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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