Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 80kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 80kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | - |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
- you want one that has 80kW more power
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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.
Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 80kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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