Head to head
Kubota U20 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 42kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 42kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Machine weight | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) | - |
| Max dig depth | 2,540mm | - |
| Max width | 1,500mm | - |
| Travel speed | 2.2 / 4.2km/h | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Kubota U20, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
- you want one that has 42kW 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 Kubota U20 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 42kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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