Head to head
JCB 1T-2 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel carries 5 tonnes more and has 39kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel carries 5 tonnes more.
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 39kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 1T-2 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1000 kg | 6000 kg |
| Engine power | 16.1 kW | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 1515 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: JCB 1T-2, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 1T-2 if...
A compact 1 tonne dumper that fits through garden gates and narrow site access, used for moving soil, spoil and aggregate on small builds and landscaping jobs. Hire fleets use it where a larger 3 tonne dumper will not fit.
Full 1T-2 specifications →Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
- you want one that carries 5 tonnes more
- you want one that has 39kW 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 1T-2 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel carries 5 tonnes more and has 39kW more power. The JCB 1T-2 is a 1 tonne high tip site dumper; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
Which carries more, the JCB 1T-2 or the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, by 5 tonnes.
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