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JCB 86C-2 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 86C-2 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 48 kW | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: JCB 86C-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 86C-2 if...
Used by groundworks and civils contractors for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading on housing and utility sites. Hire fleets stock it as the step between mini diggers and full-size excavators.
Full 86C-2 specifications →Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
- you want one that has 7kW 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 86C-2 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 7kW more power. The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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