Head to head
Groundhog GP 500 D vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is 1,005kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Groundhog GP 500 D weighs 1,005kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Groundhog GP 500 D | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 2,300 kg | 1,295 kg |
| Seating | 12-14 people | - |
| Generator | 6 kVA | - |
| Length | 5000 mm | - |
| Possible gross weight | 3,000 kg | - |
| 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 500 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 500 D if...
Larger towable welfare unit for bigger site teams and rental fleets. Canteen, toilet and generator in one unit that can be positioned on site by one person.
Full GP 500 D specifications →Buy or hire the MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) if...
- you want one that is 1,005kg 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 500 D and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is 1,005kg lighter empty. The Groundhog GP 500 D is a twin-axle mobile welfare unit for 12 to 14 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 500 D or the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip). It is 1,005kg lighter empty than the Groundhog GP 500 D.
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