Head to head
Doosan DX63-3 vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The Doosan DX63-3 has 16kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Doosan DX63-3 has 16kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX63-3 | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 42.6hp gross / 39.5hp net at 2200rpm | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm |
| Operating weight | 9,555lb (4,334kg) | - |
| Max dig depth | 10ft 6in (3.2m) | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.19yd3 (0.145m3) | - |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,295 kg |
| Standard transport width | - | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) |
Sources: Doosan DX63-3, 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 DX63-3 if...
- you want one that has 16kW more power
A compact excavator for utility, drainage and small groundworks jobs, sized to fit through a standard gateway. It suits contractors who need real digging depth without the weight and cost of a bigger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 Doosan DX63-3 and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The Doosan DX63-3 has 16kW more power. The Doosan DX63-3 is a 6-tonne class mini excavator; the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport.
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