Head to head
Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 42kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 42kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 13.8 kW |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 3400 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 42kW 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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
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 ET16?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 42kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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