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Manitou MT 625 H vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel

The Manitou MT 625 H has 1kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Manitou MT 625 H
Manitou MT 625 H - image: morrisleslie.com
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel - image: Molson Group

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Manitou MT 625 HThwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
Engine power75 hp (55.40 kW)55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm
Maximum lift capacity5,512 lb-
Maximum lift height19 ft 2 in-
Maximum forward reach11 ft 2 in-
Payload-6000 kg
Heaped capacity-3150 litres
Engine-Deutz TCD 3.6 L4

Sources: Manitou MT 625 H, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the MT 625 H if...

  • you want one that has 1kW more power

The Manitou MT 625 H is a compact telehandler sized for renovation, landscaping and smaller construction sites where a full-size 4 tonne Loadall-class machine would be oversized. Its Kubota Stage V engine and hydrostatic transmission are aimed at contractors who value fuel economy and manoeuvrability over maximum lift height. It is cross-shopped against smaller JCB Loadall models and other compact telehandlers rather than against larger 540-series machines.

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Full MT 625 H specifications →

Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...

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 Manitou MT 625 H and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?

The Manitou MT 625 H has 1kW more power. The Manitou MT 625 H is a a compact fixed telehandler for construction and renovation work; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.

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