Head to head
Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip vs Wacker Neuson ET25
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 41kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 41kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip | Wacker Neuson ET25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 14.6 kW |
| Payload | 9000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 4600 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,120 to 4,125 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 2,355 to 2,720 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,722 mm |
| Width | - | 1,120 to 1,500 mm |
| Height | - | 2,398 mm |
Sources: Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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 has 41kW 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 ET25 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,722 mm.
Full ET25 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip and the Wacker Neuson ET25?
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 41kW more power. The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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