Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3CX Compact if...
Aimed at utility, highways and town-centre work where a full-size backhoe will not fit. Used for trenching, loading and breaking out on narrow roads, estates and tight sites.
Full 3CX Compact specifications →Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
- you want one that has 0kW 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 3CX Compact and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 0kW more power. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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