Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 17kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 17kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 975kg | - |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Buy or hire the 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 17kW more power
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 Kubota K008-5 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 17kW more power. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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