Head to head
Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) carries 2 tonnes more and has 2kW more power. The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is 955kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) carries 2 tonnes more.
- Unladen weight: the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) weighs 955kg more empty.
- Engine power: the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,000 kg | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | 1,295 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Engine power | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Standard transport width | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) | - |
Sources: Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip), Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel). Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) if...
- you want one that is 955kg lighter empty
The Thwaites 1 Tonne Hi Tip, sold as the MACH2001, is one of the most common site dumpers on UK construction and groundworks hire fleets, used to move spoil, aggregate and materials around small to medium sites. Its narrow wheel option lets it pass through standard access points a wider dumper cannot. Thwaites builds its dumpers in Leamington Spa, and the 1 tonne class is typically the first machine a groundworks operator is trained and ticketed on.
Full MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) specifications →Buy or hire the MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) if...
- you want one that carries 2 tonnes more
- you want one that has 2kW more power
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Power Swivel, badged MACH2080, is the step-up size from the 1 tonne class and a standard fixture on larger UK groundworks and civils sites needing higher payload per cycle. Its power swivel skip rotates independently of the direction of travel, letting the operator tip to the side without turning the whole machine around. It is hired alongside excavators of a similar class to keep material moving off the dig face.
Full MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) carries 2 tonnes more and has 2kW more power. The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is 955kg lighter empty. The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
Which is lighter, the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) or the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip). It is 955kg lighter empty than the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel).
Which carries more, the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) or the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel), by 2 tonnes.
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