Head to head
Cormidi C85 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Cormidi C85 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Honda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
| Load capacity | 800kg | - |
| Operating weight | 566kg | - |
| Dimensions | 1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high | - |
| Skip capacity | 0.36m3, tips to 1.5m | - |
| Travel speed | 5.5km/h | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine power | - | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
Sources: Cormidi C85, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C85 if...
A compact tracked dumper narrow enough for a garden gate, used by landscapers and groundworkers to move soil, aggregate or waste on sites a full-size dumper cannot access. The high-tip skip lets it load straight into a waiting skip or trailer.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
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 Cormidi C85 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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