Head to head
JCB 525-60 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 525-60 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 525-60 if...
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 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 525-60 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 0kW more power. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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