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Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip vs Wacker Neuson ET90

The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab. The Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip
Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip - image: Molson Group
Wacker Neuson ET90
Wacker Neuson ET90 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Specifications side by side

Thwaites 9 Tonne Front TipWacker Neuson ET90
Engine power55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm55.4 kW
Payload9000 kg-
Heaped capacity4600 litres-
EngineDeutz TCD 3.6 L4-
Breakout force-74 kN
Length-7,139 mm
Operating weight-8,710 to 10,506 kg
Dig depth-4,679 mm
Width-2,250 mm
Height-2,562 mm

Sources: Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 ET90 if...

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 mm.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip and the Wacker Neuson ET90?

The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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