Head to head
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 338kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO80-1 has 338kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 3150 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Operating weight | - | 8065 kg |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, Yanmar ViO80-1. 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 ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that has 338kW more power
An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.
Full ViO80-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 338kW more power. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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