Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 27kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 27kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm |
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | - |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | - |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,295 kg |
| Standard transport width | - | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, 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 ZX85USB-6 if...
- you want one that has 27kW more power
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
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 ZX85USB-6 and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 27kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport.
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