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Bobcat E55z vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Bobcat E55z has 12kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat E55z has 12kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 5271kg | - |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
- you want one that has 12kW more power
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. 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.
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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.
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What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Bobcat E55z has 12kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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