Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 44kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 44kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | - |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | - |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
- you want one that has 44kW 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 Takeuchi TB216 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 44kW more power. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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