Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The Bobcat E55z has 21kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat E55z has 21kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm |
| Operating weight | 5271kg | - |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,295 kg |
| Standard transport width | - | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip). Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
- you want one that has 21kW more power
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. 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.
Full E55z specifications →Buy or hire the MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) if...
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 →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The Bobcat E55z has 21kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport.
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