Head to head
Kubota KX015-4 vs Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 46kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 46kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX015-4 | Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | up to 1470kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | - |
| Width | 990mm | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 4600 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Kubota KX015-4, Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX015-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,470kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the 9 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 46kW more power
A 9 tonne front tip dumper for high-volume earthworks, civils and quarry style haulage where a bigger payload cuts the number of trips.
Full 9 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX015-4 and the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 46kW more power. The Kubota KX015-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab.
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