Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 37kW more power and carries 3 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 37kW more power.
- Payload: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel carries 3 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 3000 kg | 6000 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: JCB 3T-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 3T-2 if...
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-2 specifications →Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
- you want one that has 37kW more power
- you want one that carries 3 tonnes more
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 3T-2 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 37kW more power and carries 3 tonnes more. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
Which carries more, the JCB 3T-2 or the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, by 3 tonnes.
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