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Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel vs Wacker Neuson ET65

The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 13kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel - image: Molson Group
Wacker Neuson ET65
Wacker Neuson ET65 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Thwaites 6 Tonne Power SwivelWacker Neuson ET65
Engine power55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm42 kW
Payload6000 kg-
Heaped capacity3150 litres-
EngineDeutz TCD 3.6 L4-
Breakout force-50.7 kN
Length-6,137 mm
Operating weight-6,078 to 7,358 kg
Dig depth-4,184 mm
Width-1,950 mm
Height-2,478 mm

Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 13kW 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 ET65 if...

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.

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Full ET65 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel and the Wacker Neuson ET65?

The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 13kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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