Head to head
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 224kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 224kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 3150 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Operating weight | - | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
- you want one that has 224kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 224kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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