Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 44kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 44kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | - |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 19C-1 if...
A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full 19C-1 specifications →Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
- you want one that has 44kW 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 JCB 19C-1 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 44kW more power. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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