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Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip vs Wacker Neuson EW65

The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 10kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip - image: Molson Group
Wacker Neuson EW65
Wacker Neuson EW65 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Thwaites 6 Tonne Front TipWacker Neuson EW65
Engine power55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm45.5 kW
Payload6000 kg-
Heaped capacity3400 litres-
EngineDeutz TCD 3.6 L4-
Length-6,349 mm
Operating weight-6,755 to 8,647 kg
Dig depth-3,895 mm
Width-2,088 mm
Height-2,775 mm

Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 10kW 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 EW65 if...

A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.

Listed by

Full EW65 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip and the Wacker Neuson EW65?

The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 10kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.

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