Head to head
Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 10kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 10kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 45.5 kW |
| Payload | 9000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 4600 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 3,895 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 10kW 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 EW65 if...
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 10kW more power. The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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