Head to head
Avant 760i vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Avant 760i has 24kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Avant 760i has 24kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 760i | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 42 kW (56 hp) | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Lifting capacity | 1400 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 3100 mm | - |
| Weight | 2220 kg | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: Avant 760i, 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 760i if...
- you want one that has 24kW more power
A heavier compact loader for tougher construction, groundworks and material handling jobs, running a wide range of Avant attachments. Used by contractors and plant hire fleets that need more lift than the 500 and 600 series.
Full 760i specifications →Buy or hire the MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) if...
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 Avant 760i and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Avant 760i has 24kW more power. The Avant 760i is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 700 series; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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