Head to head
Case Construction Equipment CX25D vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 42kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 42kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment CX25D | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.4hp (Yanmar 3TNV76, Stage V) | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 2,710kg (cab) / 2,580kg (canopy) | - |
| Max dig depth | 2,700mm | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment CX25D, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CX25D if...
A compact mini excavator sized for tight gardens, drainage runs and small groundworks jobs rather than large site cuts. Its sub-3-tonne operating weight lets it travel on a plant trailer behind a car-derived van, which is why small tool and plant hire firms keep one alongside larger diggers.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
- you want one that has 42kW 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 Case Construction Equipment CX25D and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 42kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is a 2.5 tonne mini excavator; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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