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Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel vs Wacker Neuson EZ50

The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 23kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel - image: Molson Group
Wacker Neuson EZ50
Wacker Neuson EZ50 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Thwaites 6 Tonne Power SwivelWacker Neuson EZ50
Engine power55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm32.5 kW
Payload6000 kg-
Heaped capacity3150 litres-
EngineDeutz TCD 3.6 L4-
Breakout force-36.8 kN
Length-6,050 mm
Operating weight-4,847 to 5,855 kg
Dig depth-3,667 mm
Width-1,960 mm
Height-2,667 mm

Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, Wacker Neuson EZ50. 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 23kW 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 EZ50 if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,667 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 EZ50?

The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 23kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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