Head to head
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 9kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 9kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 1680 litres | - |
| Engine | Yanmar 3TNV88 | - |
| Operating weight | - | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Dig depth | - | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
Sources: Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 9kW 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 →Buy or hire the ECR25D if...
The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.
Full ECR25D specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 9kW more power. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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