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Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper. The Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | 73.3 kN |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 4,968 mm |
| Width | - | 2,450 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 EW100 if...
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 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 EW100?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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