Head to head
Kubota KX080-4a vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Kubota KX080-4a has 22kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX080-4a has 22kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX080-4a | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 63.2PS | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 8240kg | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Kubota KX080-4a, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX080-4a if...
- you want one that has 22kW more power
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.2 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
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 KX080-4a and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Kubota KX080-4a has 22kW more power. The Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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