Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 19kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 19kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 5271kg | - |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 4600 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
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.
Listed by
Buy or hire the 9 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 19kW 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 E55z and the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 19kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.