Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 19kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 19kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 4600 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
- you want one that has 19kW more power
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 9 Tonne Front Tip if...
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 Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 19kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab.
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