Head to head
Kubota U55-4 vs Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 22kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 22kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U55-4 | Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 46PS | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 5400kg | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 4600 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Kubota U55-4, Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U55-4 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.4 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Yorkshire Plant Sales - Wakefield, Leeds
Buy or hire the 9 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 22kW 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 U55-4 and the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 22kW more power. The Kubota U55-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab.
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