Head to head
Groundhog GP 360 D vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is 405kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Groundhog GP 360 D weighs 405kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Groundhog GP 360 D | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1,700 kg | 1,295 kg |
| Seating | up to 6 people | - |
| Generator | 6 kVA | - |
| Length | 3655 mm | - |
| Fuel tank | 58 Litres | - |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm |
| Standard transport width | - | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) |
Sources: Groundhog GP 360 D, 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 GP 360 D if...
Towable welfare unit for small crews on civils, utilities and highways jobs and for rental fleets. Has canteen area, toilet and on-board generator.
Full GP 360 D specifications →Buy or hire the MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) if...
- you want one that is 405kg lighter empty
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 Groundhog GP 360 D and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is 405kg lighter empty. The Groundhog GP 360 D is a single-axle mobile welfare unit for six people; the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport.
Which is lighter, the Groundhog GP 360 D or the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip). It is 405kg lighter empty than the Groundhog GP 360 D.
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