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Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 13kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 13kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | - |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX85USB-6 if...
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
- you want one that has 13kW 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 Hitachi ZX85USB-6 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 13kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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