Head to head
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel vs Wacker Neuson ET25
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 41kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 41kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | Wacker Neuson ET25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 14.6 kW |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 3150 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,120 to 4,125 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 2,355 to 2,720 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,722 mm |
| Width | - | 1,120 to 1,500 mm |
| Height | - | 2,398 mm |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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 41kW 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 ET25 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,722 mm.
Full ET25 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel and the Wacker Neuson ET25?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 41kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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