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Comacchio GEO 900 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel

The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Comacchio GEO 900
Comacchio GEO 900 - image: Comacchio
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel - image: Molson Group

Specifications side by side

Comacchio GEO 900Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
Engine power126-180kW (169-240hp)55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm
Weight16-18 tonnes-
Torque range1,300-1,520 daNm-
Feed stroke4,000-7,000mm-
Payload-6000 kg
Heaped capacity-3150 litres
Engine-Deutz TCD 3.6 L4

Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the GEO 900 if...

A crawler-mounted rig for geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal drilling, adaptable to several drilling methods on the same base machine. Ground investigation and specialist drilling contractors hire it rather than general groundworks firms.

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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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Comacchio GEO 900 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?

The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.

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