Head to head
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip vs Wacker Neuson Dual View Dumper DV60
The Wacker Neuson Dual View Dumper DV60 has 31kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson Dual View Dumper DV60 has 31kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | Wacker Neuson Dual View Dumper DV60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 3000 kg | 6,000 kg (up to 6 tons) |
| Engine power | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm | 55.4 kW (74.3 hp) standard, 100 kW (134.1 hp) turbo |
| Heaped capacity | 1680 litres | - |
| Engine | Yanmar 3TNV88 | - |
| Operating weight | - | 4,220 - 4,549 kg |
| Skip capacity | - | 2,700 l levelled / 3,500 l heaped |
Sources: Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip, Wacker Neuson Dual View Dumper DV60. 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 Dual View Dumper DV60 if...
- you want one that has 31kW more power
The DV60 suits groundworks and demolition sites moving muck and aggregate over rough ground, since its swivelling Dual View console lets the operator always face the direction of travel instead of driving in reverse. Its 6 tonne payload sits above a typical mini dumper but below the larger DV90.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip and the Wacker Neuson Dual View Dumper DV60?
The Wacker Neuson Dual View Dumper DV60 has 31kW more power. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson Dual View Dumper DV60 is a wacker Neuson's 6 tonne swivel-cab site dumper, with a rotating operator console that keeps the driver facing forward in both directions of travel..
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