Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 45kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 45kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 1905kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | - |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 4600 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E19 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the 9 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 45kW more power
A 9 tonne front tip dumper for high-volume earthworks, civils and quarry style haulage where a bigger payload cuts the number of trips.
Full 9 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 45kW more power. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab.
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