Head to head
Doosan DX63-3 vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Doosan DX63-3 has 14kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Doosan DX63-3 has 14kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX63-3 | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 42.6hp gross / 39.5hp net at 2200rpm | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Operating weight | 9,555lb (4,334kg) | - |
| Max dig depth | 10ft 6in (3.2m) | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.19yd3 (0.145m3) | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: Doosan DX63-3, 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 DX63-3 if...
- you want one that has 14kW 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 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 Doosan DX63-3 and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Doosan DX63-3 has 14kW more power. The Doosan DX63-3 is a 6-tonne class mini excavator; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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