Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX33U-6 has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, 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 ZX33U-6 if...
- you want one that has 1kW more power
A general-purpose mini digger for landscaping, utilities and small groundworks contractors who need to work in gardens, driveways and other access-restricted sites. Its zero tail swing lets it turn on the spot without swinging into fences or walls.
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 ZX33U-6 and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 has 1kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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