Head to head
Groundhog GP 500 D vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is 50kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Groundhog GP 500 D weighs 50kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Groundhog GP 500 D | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 2,300 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Seating | 12-14 people | - |
| Generator | 6 kVA | - |
| Length | 5000 mm | - |
| Possible gross weight | 3,000 kg | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
Sources: Groundhog GP 500 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 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 MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) if...
- you want one that is 50kg lighter empty
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 500 D and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is 50kg lighter empty. The Groundhog GP 500 D is a twin-axle mobile welfare unit for 12 to 14 people; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
Which is lighter, the Groundhog GP 500 D or the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel). It is 50kg lighter empty than the Groundhog GP 500 D.
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