Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 104kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 104kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 122kW | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, 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 ZX220W-5B if...
- you want one that has 104kW 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 MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) if...
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 Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 104kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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