Head to head
Groundhog SWO 7600 D vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is 2,050kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Groundhog SWO 7600 D weighs 2,050kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Groundhog SWO 7600 D | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 4,300 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Seating | 8+2 people | - |
| Generator | 9.8 kVA | - |
| Length | 7620 mm | - |
| Fuel tank | 300 Litres | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
Sources: Groundhog SWO 7600 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 SWO 7600 D if...
Static welfare and office combination for longer-running sites. Gives the crew a canteen and drying area and managers a separate office.
Full SWO 7600 D specifications →Buy or hire the MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) if...
- you want one that is 2,050kg 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 SWO 7600 D and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is 2,050kg lighter empty. The Groundhog SWO 7600 D is a static welfare unit with separate site office; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
Which is lighter, the Groundhog SWO 7600 D or the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel). It is 2,050kg lighter empty than the Groundhog SWO 7600 D.
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