Head to head
Takeuchi TB2150 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Takeuchi TB2150 has 60kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB2150 has 60kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB2150 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 85kW | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 15,095kg | - |
| Dig depth | 5225mm | - |
| Width | 2690mm | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Takeuchi TB2150, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB2150 if...
- you want one that has 60kW more power
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.1 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5225mm.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
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 Takeuchi TB2150 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Takeuchi TB2150 has 60kW more power. The Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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