Head to head
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 30kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 30kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm | 55 kW |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 1680 litres | - |
| Engine | Yanmar 3TNV88 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 5,442 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 ET145 if...
- you want one that has 30kW more power
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 30kW more power. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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