Head to head
Kubota U36-4 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U36-4 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 17.8 kw | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 3755 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 3410 mm | - |
| Width | 1700 mm | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Kubota U36-4, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U36-4 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Buy or hire the 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 7kW 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 U36-4 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 7kW more power. The Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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