Head to head
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 13kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 13kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 42 kW |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 3150 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 68 kN |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 4,169 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 13kW 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 EZ80 if...
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 13kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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