Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 45kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 45kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 1905kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | - |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E19 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
- you want one that has 45kW 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 Bobcat E19 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 45kW more power. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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