Head to head
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 58kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 58kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 3150 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
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 SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 58kW more power
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 58kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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