Head to head
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel vs Wacker Neuson DW10
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel carries 5 tonnes more and has 37kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel carries 5 tonnes more.
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 37kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | Wacker Neuson DW10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 6000 kg | 1,000 kg |
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 18.9 kW |
| Heaped capacity | 3150 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Length | - | 3,133 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,232 to 1,278 kg |
| Width | - | 1,194 mm |
| Height | - | 2,723 mm |
| Skip capacity | - | 415 l |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, Wacker Neuson DW10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
- you want one that carries 5 tonnes more
- you want one that has 37kW 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 →Buy or hire the DW10 if...
A 1 tonne front-tip site dumper, the size hired to move spoil and aggregate across a building plot or a big garden job where a barrow would take all day.
Full DW10 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel and the Wacker Neuson DW10?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel carries 5 tonnes more and has 37kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper; the Wacker Neuson DW10 is a wheel dumper, 1 tonne payload.
Which carries more, the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel or the Wacker Neuson DW10?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, by 5 tonnes.
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