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Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip vs Wacker Neuson ET65

The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 13kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip - image: Molson Group
Wacker Neuson ET65
Wacker Neuson ET65 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Thwaites 6 Tonne Front TipWacker Neuson ET65
Engine power55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm42 kW
Payload6000 kg-
Heaped capacity3400 litres-
EngineDeutz TCD 3.6 L4-
Breakout force-50.7 kN
Length-6,137 mm
Operating weight-6,078 to 7,358 kg
Dig depth-4,184 mm
Width-1,950 mm
Height-2,478 mm

Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 13kW 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 ET65 if...

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.

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Full ET65 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip and the Wacker Neuson ET65?

The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 13kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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