Head to head
Kubota U20 vs Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 42kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 42kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Machine weight | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) | - |
| Max dig depth | 2,540mm | - |
| Max width | 1,500mm | - |
| Travel speed | 2.2 / 4.2km/h | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 4600 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Kubota U20, Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the 9 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 42kW 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 Kubota U20 and the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 42kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab.
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