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Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip vs Wacker Neuson EZ36

The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 7kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip - image: Molson Group
Wacker Neuson EZ36
Wacker Neuson EZ36 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Thwaites 3 Tonne Front TipWacker Neuson EZ36
Engine power24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm18.2 kW
Payload3000 kg-
Heaped capacity1680 litres-
EngineYanmar 3TNV88-
Breakout force-35 kN
Length-5,508 mm
Operating weight-3,718 to 4,945 kg
Dig depth-3,497 mm
Width-1,750 mm
Height-2,711 mm

Sources: Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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 7kW 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 EZ36 if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip and the Wacker Neuson EZ36?

The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 7kW more power. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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