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Mecalac TA6 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 6000 kg | 6000 kg |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TA6 if...
A 6 tonne site dumper for groundworks, drainage and general site haulage on UK sites, with a choice of front or swivel skip. It has a foldable ROPS bar with side protection gates.
Full TA6 specifications →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 Mecalac TA6 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 0kW more power. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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