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Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper. The Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Yanmar 3TNV88 | Lombardini 12 LD 475, 15.0kW max at 3,000rpm |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 1680 litres | - |
| Engine power | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm | - |
| Operating weight | - | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Centrifugal force | - | 100kN |
| Plate width | - | 700mm (970mm with extension plates) |
| Travel speed | - | 30m/min forward, 28m/min reverse |
Sources: Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the DPU100-70 if...
A heavy reversible plate compactor for granular sub-base and asphalt work, too large for garden or driveway jobs. Its weight and centrifugal force suit groundworkers compacting trench backfill and road sub-base rather than small landscaping tasks.
Listed by
- Baz plant Sales agricultural plant and machinery dealer - Chesterfield
Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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