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Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel vs Volvo FH16 750
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper. The Volvo FH16 750 is a heavy haulage tractor unit, the highest-powered version of volvo's fh16 range.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | Volvo FH16 750 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | D16K, 750hp |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 3150 litres | - |
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | - |
| Torque | - | 3,550Nm |
| Gearbox | - | I-Shift automated with crawler gears |
| Configuration | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, Volvo FH16 750. 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 FH16 750 if...
Volvo's most powerful FH16 tractor unit, bought by heavy haulage operators moving abnormal or very heavy loads. The 8x4 layout and crawler gears give it the traction and low-speed control that standard tractor units lack.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel and the Volvo FH16 750?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper; the Volvo FH16 750 is a heavy haulage tractor unit, the highest-powered version of Volvo's FH16 range.
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