Head to head
Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 55 kW |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 3400 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| 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 6 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 6 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 0kW more power
A 6 tonne front tip dumper for bulk earthmoving, road and utility groundworks and quarry or aggregate haulage on larger UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Buy or hire the ET145 if...
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 6 Tonne Front Tip and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 0kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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