The New Thwaites 9-Tonne ROPS+

9-Tonne ROPS+

Thwaites are pleased to announce following the successful launch of the 6-tonne ROPS+, the release of the new 9-tonne ROPS+ dumper.

ROPS+ offers protection to the operator with its wrap around steel frame; pull down roll bar and triple lock motion inhibiter, the machine will start, but not drive, until the operator is Sat on seat – The seat belt is fastened – The overhead bar is locked in place.

With light weight high tensile steel used for the skip, front chassis, mud wings and rear grills, there is no compromise on skip volume or machine integrity, which now weighs under 4.5-tonnes.

Setting the Standard.

Fitted as standard the new 9-tonne ROPS+ comes with: an inclinometer for safe operation and tipping, forward and reverse cameras for all round visibility, a white noise reverse alarm and a factory fitted on-board Telemetry system.

The telemetry system fitted as standard, sends (in case of theft) tracking coordinates, together with critical data direct to your business…supporting you to improve security, safety and performance.

The new Thwaites 9-tonne ROPS+ is a fully compliant option for contractors and an alternative proposition for hirers to offer a safe system, which protects operators and eases pressure on ROI.

With Thwaites ROPS+ plant owners and hirers are safe and compliant whilst Plant Operators are fully protected.

The 9-tonne ROPS+ will be on show at Hillhead (June 23-25) and available from all Thwaites distributors from late summer 2026.