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Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip vs Wacker Neuson EW100

The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 31kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip - image: Molson Group
Wacker Neuson EW100
Wacker Neuson EW100 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Thwaites 3 Tonne Front TipWacker Neuson EW100
Engine power24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm55.4 kW
Payload3000 kg-
Heaped capacity1680 litres-
EngineYanmar 3TNV88-
Breakout force-73.3 kN
Length-6,707 mm
Operating weight-10,625 to 11,855 kg
Dig depth-4,968 mm
Width-2,450 mm
Height-2,980 mm

Sources: Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 EW100 if...

  • you want one that has 31kW more power

A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 mm.

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Full EW100 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip and the Wacker Neuson EW100?

The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 31kW more power. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.

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