Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 24kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 24kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | - |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-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 ZX85USB-6 if...
- you want one that has 24kW 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 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 ZX85USB-6 and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 24kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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