Head to head
Comacchio GEO 900 vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Comacchio GEO 900 | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 126-180kW (169-240hp) | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Weight | 16-18 tonnes | - |
| Torque range | 1,300-1,520 daNm | - |
| Feed stroke | 4,000-7,000mm | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, 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 GEO 900 if...
A crawler-mounted rig for geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal drilling, adaptable to several drilling methods on the same base machine. Ground investigation and specialist drilling contractors hire it rather than general groundworks firms.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
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 Comacchio GEO 900 and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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