Head to head
Takeuchi TB295W vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Takeuchi TB295W has 60kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB295W has 60kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB295W | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 85kW | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) | - |
| Dig depth | 4,115mm | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Takeuchi TB295W, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB295W if...
- you want one that has 60kW more power
A road-going wheeled excavator for utility and drainage contractors who need to move between multiple jobs in a day without a low-loader. Its size sits between compact and medium wheeled excavators, giving useful dig depth for pipe and sewer work.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 TB295W and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Takeuchi TB295W has 60kW more power. The Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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