Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 41kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 41kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | - |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the SY26U if...
The SANY SY26U is a 2.6 tonne mini excavator positioned as a value alternative to the established Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi machines in the same size class, sold in the UK through a small number of appointed dealers. SANY's UK presence is newer and thinner than the market leaders, so buyers weigh the lower purchase price against a less mature parts and resale network. It is more often bought outright by owner-operators than stocked in volume by the large national hire fleets.
Full SY26U specifications →Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
- you want one that has 41kW 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 SANY SY26U and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 41kW more power. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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