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Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel vs Wacker Neuson EZ26

The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 41kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel - image: Molson Group
Wacker Neuson EZ26
Wacker Neuson EZ26 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Thwaites 6 Tonne Power SwivelWacker Neuson EZ26
Engine power55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm14.6 kW
Payload6000 kg-
Heaped capacity3150 litres-
EngineDeutz TCD 3.6 L4-
Breakout force-22.6 kN
Length-4,199 mm
Operating weight-2,455 to 3,358 kg
Dig depth-2,803 mm
Width-1,550 mm
Height-2,412 mm

Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, Wacker Neuson EZ26. 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 41kW 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 EZ26 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,803 mm. 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?

The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 41kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.

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