Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 106kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 106kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 122kW | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm |
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | - |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,295 kg |
| Standard transport width | - | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, 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 ZX220W-5B if...
- you want one that has 106kW more power
A heavier wheeled excavator for contractors who need crawler-excavator-like dig performance with road mobility, such as sewer renewal and larger utility schemes. The two-piece boom gives more flexible reach over obstacles than a monoblock design.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) if...
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 Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 106kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport.
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