Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The JCB 9T-2 carries 3 tonnes more. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the JCB 9T-2 carries 3 tonnes more.
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 9,000kg | 6000 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: JCB 9T-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 9T-2 if...
- you want one that carries 3 tonnes more
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 9T-2 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The JCB 9T-2 carries 3 tonnes more. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 0kW more power. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
Which carries more, the JCB 9T-2 or the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The JCB 9T-2, by 3 tonnes.
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