Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 19kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 19kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
- you want one that has 19kW more power
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 19kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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