Head to head
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G has 179kW more power and carries 19 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 179kW more power.
- Payload: the Volvo A25G carries 19 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 6000 kg | 25 tonnes |
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Heaped capacity | 3150 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Operating weight | - | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, Volvo A25G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the A25G if...
- you want one that has 179kW more power
- you want one that carries 19 tonnes more
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G has 179kW more power and carries 19 tonnes more. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
Which carries more, the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel or the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G, by 19 tonnes.
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