Head to head
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G has 209kW more power and carries 22 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 209kW more power.
- Payload: the Volvo A25G carries 22 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 3000 kg | 25 tonnes |
| Engine power | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Heaped capacity | 1680 litres | - |
| Engine | Yanmar 3TNV88 | - |
| Operating weight | - | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip, Volvo A25G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the A25G if...
- you want one that has 209kW more power
- you want one that carries 22 tonnes more
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G has 209kW more power and carries 22 tonnes more. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
Which carries more, the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip or the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G, by 22 tonnes.
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