Head to head
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 55 kW |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 3150 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 5,442 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 0kW 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 ET145 if...
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 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 ET145?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 0kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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