Head to head
Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 13kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 13kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 42 kW |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 3400 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 68 kN |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 4,169 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 EZ80 if...
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?
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 EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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