Head to head
Kubota KX060-5 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Kubota KX060-5 has 23kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX060-5 has 23kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX060-5 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 47.6 kw | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 5441 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 3875 mm | - |
| Width | 1960 mm | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX060-5 if...
- you want one that has 23kW more power
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →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 Kubota KX060-5 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Kubota KX060-5 has 23kW more power. The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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