Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 17kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 17kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 17kW 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 Bobcat E10z and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 17kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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