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Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70

The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab. The Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip
Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip - image: Molson Group
Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 - image: other Wacker Neuson models shown; photo Georgfotoart, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Specifications side by side

Thwaites 9 Tonne Front TipWacker Neuson DPU100-70
EngineDeutz TCD 3.6 L4Lombardini 12 LD 475, 15.0kW max at 3,000rpm
Payload9000 kg-
Heaped capacity4600 litres-
Engine power55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm-
Operating weight-680kg (710kg with extension plates)
Centrifugal force-100kN
Plate width-700mm (970mm with extension plates)
Travel speed-30m/min forward, 28m/min reverse

Sources: Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 9 Tonne Front Tip if...

A 9 tonne front tip dumper for high-volume earthworks, civils and quarry style haulage where a bigger payload cuts the number of trips.

Full 9 Tonne Front Tip specifications →

Buy or hire the DPU100-70 if...

A heavy reversible plate compactor for granular sub-base and asphalt work, too large for garden or driveway jobs. Its weight and centrifugal force suit groundworkers compacting trench backfill and road sub-base rather than small landscaping tasks.

Full DPU100-70 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?

The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.

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