Head to head
JCB HiLift Tip Dumper vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel carries 5 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel carries 5 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| JCB HiLift Tip Dumper | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,000kg | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
| Engine power | - | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
Sources: JCB HiLift Tip Dumper, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HiLift Tip Dumper if...
A small dumper for landscaping and general building work where material needs to be tipped higher than a standard dumper allows, for example straight into a skip lorry or raised bed, on sites too tight for a larger machine.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
- you want one that carries 5 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 HiLift Tip Dumper and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel carries 5 tonnes more. The JCB HiLift Tip Dumper is a 1 tonne high-tip site dumper; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
Which carries more, the JCB HiLift Tip Dumper or the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, by 5 tonnes.
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