Head to head
Case Construction Equipment 221F vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 37kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Case Construction Equipment 221F has 37kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment 221F | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Operating weight | 5,691kg | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, 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 221F if...
- you want one that has 37kW more power
A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.
Listed by
- Baz plant Sales agricultural plant and machinery dealer - Chesterfield
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 Case Construction Equipment 221F and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 37kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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