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Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip vs Wacker Neuson ET35

The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 37kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip - image: Molson Group
Wacker Neuson ET35
Wacker Neuson ET35 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Thwaites 6 Tonne Front TipWacker Neuson ET35
Engine power55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm18.2 kW
Payload6000 kg-
Heaped capacity3400 litres-
EngineDeutz TCD 3.6 L4-
Breakout force-35 kN
Length-5,271 mm
Operating weight-3,553 to 4,753 kg
Dig depth-3,497 mm
Width-1,630 mm
Height-2,711 mm

Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip, Wacker Neuson ET35. 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 37kW 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 ET35 if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm.

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Full ET35 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip and the Wacker Neuson ET35?

The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 37kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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