Head to head
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel vs Wacker Neuson ET90
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper. The Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | Wacker Neuson ET90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 55.4 kW |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 3150 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 74 kN |
| Length | - | 7,139 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 8,710 to 10,506 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 4,679 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, Wacker Neuson ET90. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
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 ET90 if...
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 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 ET90?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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