Head to head
Caterpillar D6N vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Caterpillar D6N has 106kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D6N has 106kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6N | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Operating weight | 16757kg (36,943lb) | - |
| Blade capacity | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) | - |
| Engine | Cat C7.1 ACERT | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: Caterpillar D6N, 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 D6N if...
- you want one that has 106kW more power
A mid-size dozer used for earthmoving, site clearance and haul road maintenance. The VPAT blade option lets one machine angle, tilt and pitch for grading as well as straight pushing.
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 D6N and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Caterpillar D6N has 106kW more power. The Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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