Head to head
Hydrema 912F vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Hydrema 912F has 53kW more power and carries 4 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hydrema 912F has 53kW more power.
- Payload: the Hydrema 912F carries 4 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Hydrema 912F | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 10,000kg | 6000 kg |
| Engine power | 108kW (147hp) | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Unladen weight | 7,270kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Hydrema 912F, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 912F if...
- you want one that has 53kW more power
- you want one that carries 4 tonnes more
A rough-terrain dumper for groundworks and quarry contractors moving large volumes of muck or aggregate across soft or uneven sites, where a standard site dumper's capacity would be too small. Its articulated, all-wheel-drive chassis is built for traction rather than road speed.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
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 Hydrema 912F and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Hydrema 912F has 53kW more power and carries 4 tonnes more. The Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
Which carries more, the Hydrema 912F or the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Hydrema 912F, by 4 tonnes.
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