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Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel

The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL has 895kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL
Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL - image: BOMAG
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel - image: Molson Group

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 213 D-5 PLThwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
Engine power95,0 kW55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm
Weight12.600 kg-
Working width2.130 mm-
Emission stageStage V / TIER4f-
Payload-6000 kg
Heaped capacity-3150 litres
Engine-Deutz TCD 3.6 L4

Sources: Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the BW 213 D-5 PL if...

  • you want one that has 895kW more power

A 12 tonne class single drum roller for compacting soil, stone and fill on road, housing and groundworks schemes. Bought or hired by earthworks and civils contractors for bulk compaction.

Full BW 213 D-5 PL 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 Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?

The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL has 895kW more power. The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL is a single drum soil compactor roller; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.

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