Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Caterpillar D3 has 59kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3 has 59kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | - |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, 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 D3 if...
- you want one that has 59kW more power
Caterpillar's smallest crawler dozer, used for fine grading, landscaping and confined-site work where a full-size dozer won't fit. Common in UK plant hire fleets alongside mini excavators.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
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 Caterpillar D3 and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Caterpillar D3 has 59kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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