Head to head
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 10kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 10kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 45.5 kW |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 3150 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 3,895 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 10kW 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 EW65 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 3,895 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 EW65?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 10kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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