Head to head
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 46kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 46kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 9.9 kW |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 3150 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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 has 46kW 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 ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 46kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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