Head to head
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 11kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 11kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm | 13.8 kW |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 1680 litres | - |
| Engine | Yanmar 3TNV88 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,683 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
Sources: Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip, Wacker Neuson ET20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 11kW more power
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 ET20 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 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 ET20?
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 11kW more power. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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