Head to head
Groundhog SW 6100 D vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is 1,750kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Groundhog SW 6100 D weighs 1,750kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Groundhog SW 6100 D | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 4,000 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Seating | 8 people | - |
| Generator | 9.8 kVA | - |
| Length | 6100 mm | - |
| Fuel tank | 300 Litres | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
Sources: Groundhog SW 6100 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 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 MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) if...
- you want one that is 1,750kg 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 SW 6100 D and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is 1,750kg lighter empty. The Groundhog SW 6100 D is a static anti-vandal welfare unit for eight people; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
Which is lighter, the Groundhog SW 6100 D or the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel). It is 1,750kg lighter empty than the Groundhog SW 6100 D.
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