Head to head
Groundhog SW 6100 D vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is 2,705kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Groundhog SW 6100 D weighs 2,705kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Groundhog SW 6100 D | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 4,000 kg | 1,295 kg |
| Seating | 8 people | - |
| Generator | 9.8 kVA | - |
| Length | 6100 mm | - |
| Fuel tank | 300 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 SW 6100 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 SW 6100 D if...
Lift-on static welfare unit for construction, rail and highways contractors. Includes drying area, toilet and generator. The figures below are from the maker's own page.
Full SW 6100 D specifications →Buy or hire the MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) if...
- you want one that is 2,705kg 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 SW 6100 D and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is 2,705kg lighter empty. The Groundhog SW 6100 D is a static anti-vandal welfare unit for eight 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 SW 6100 D or the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip). It is 2,705kg lighter empty than the Groundhog SW 6100 D.
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