Head to head
Avant 528 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 36kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 36kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Avant 528, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 528 if...
A small articulated loader that fits through narrow gates and onto a trailer, used for landscaping, property maintenance and light site work with Avant attachments.
Full 528 specifications →Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
- you want one that has 36kW more power
A 6 tonne dumper whose skip swivels so it can tip to either side, useful for loading into trenches and working along narrow roads or site edges. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Power Swivel specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 36kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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