Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 15kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 15kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 1712kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 15kW 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 E17z and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 15kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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