Head to head
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 42kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 42kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 13.8 kW |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 3150 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 42kW 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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
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 ET16?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 42kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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