Head to head
Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip vs Wacker Neuson DW10
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip carries 8 tonnes more and has 37kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip carries 8 tonnes more.
- Engine power: the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 37kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip | Wacker Neuson DW10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 9000 kg | 1,000 kg |
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 18.9 kW |
| Heaped capacity | 4600 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Length | - | 3,133 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,232 to 1,278 kg |
| Width | - | 1,194 mm |
| Height | - | 2,723 mm |
| Skip capacity | - | 415 l |
Sources: Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip, Wacker Neuson DW10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 9 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that carries 8 tonnes more
- you want one that has 37kW more power
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 DW10 if...
A 1 tonne front-tip site dumper, the size hired to move spoil and aggregate across a building plot or a big garden job where a barrow would take all day.
Full DW10 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip and the Wacker Neuson DW10?
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip carries 8 tonnes more and has 37kW more power. The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab; the Wacker Neuson DW10 is a wheel dumper, 1 tonne payload.
Which carries more, the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip or the Wacker Neuson DW10?
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip, by 8 tonnes.
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