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Bell Equipment B25E vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bell Equipment B25E | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | Mercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp) | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Heaped capacity | 15m3 (SAE 2:1) | 3150 litres |
| Operating weight | 43,186kg (laden) | - |
| Rated payload | 24,000kg | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B25E if...
A 25-tonne class articulated dump truck for moving spoil and aggregate over soft or uneven haul roads that a rigid tipper could not cross. Quarries and large groundworks sites hire it for shifting high volumes of material between the dig face and stockpile.
Full B25E specifications →Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
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 Bell Equipment B25E and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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