Head to head
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 42kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 42kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 13.8 kW |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 3150 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,590 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 42kW 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
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 EZ17?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 42kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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