At Bauma 2025 (April 7th-13th, Munich) Thwaites showed a selection of six machine solutions. Visitors to the Thwaites stand got their first look at three debuting dumpers: electric 2-tonne Hi-Swivel, 6-tonne ROPS+ Power Swivel and 9-tonne Rotator.
The 2-tonne electric dumper is driven by a 22-kWh maintenance free, long life, lithium-ion battery pack operating at 48V. It is equipped with two highly efficient electric motors (one for traction, one for the hydraulic services) giving the operator the control and manoeuvrability expected from a Thwaites dumper.
Critically, the battery pack will complete a full 8-hour working day from a single charge. The standard on-board 3kW battery charger can charge the pack from 0-100% in 8hrs (three phase). Optional fast charger will charge the machine from 20 to 80 % in less than 50 minutes.
On February 1st, 2025, the changing manufacturing standard EN474 2022 came into effect. To comply with the standard, the Thwaites 9-tonne Front Tip dumper will be offered exclusively fully cabbed. The 6-tonne Power Swivel and Front Tip dumpers will now be offered with two fully compliant solutions: a fully cabbed dumper or fitted with ROPS+.
Presented at Bauma 2025, ROPS+ is an extension of the Roll Over Protection System, (ROPS). Made from the same high tensile steel, the wrap around design places the operator in the optimum position to minimise risk, should a machine roll over occur. ROPS+ includes also a padded panel to right and left of the operator, provides further upper body protection, with the rear box completing the all-around safeguard.
Great world debut also for the Rotator at Bauma 2025. It is a new 9-tonne dumper that gives the operator a rotating position enabling 360-degree visibility from the safest seat on site. The cab design includes a 180-degree rotating seat configuration, integrated cameras and adjustable mirrors all of which significantly improve operator visibility and performance in every onsite setting and situation.
Prime Technologies Team