Head to head
Groundhog GP 360 D vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Groundhog GP 360 D is 550kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) weighs 550kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Groundhog GP 360 D | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1,700 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Seating | up to 6 people | - |
| Generator | 6 kVA | - |
| Length | 3655 mm | - |
| Fuel tank | 58 Litres | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
Sources: Groundhog GP 360 D, 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 GP 360 D if...
- you want one that is 550kg lighter empty
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 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 Groundhog GP 360 D and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Groundhog GP 360 D is 550kg lighter empty. The Groundhog GP 360 D is a single-axle mobile welfare unit for six people; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
Which is lighter, the Groundhog GP 360 D or the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Groundhog GP 360 D. It is 550kg lighter empty than the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel).
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