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Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel vs Wacker Neuson ET35

The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 37kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel - image: Molson Group
Wacker Neuson ET35
Wacker Neuson ET35 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Thwaites 6 Tonne Power SwivelWacker Neuson ET35
Engine power55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm18.2 kW
Payload6000 kg-
Heaped capacity3150 litres-
EngineDeutz TCD 3.6 L4-
Breakout force-35 kN
Length-5,271 mm
Operating weight-3,553 to 4,753 kg
Dig depth-3,497 mm
Width-1,630 mm
Height-2,711 mm

Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, Wacker Neuson ET35. 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 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 ET35 if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm.

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Full ET35 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel and the Wacker Neuson ET35?

The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 37kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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