Head to head
Hydrema 912F vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Hydrema 912F has 90kW more power and carries 7 tonnes more. The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is 5,020kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hydrema 912F has 90kW more power.
- Payload: the Hydrema 912F carries 7 tonnes more.
- Unladen weight: the Hydrema 912F weighs 5,020kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Hydrema 912F | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 7,270kg | 2,250 kg |
| Payload | 10,000kg | 3,000 kg |
| Engine power | 108kW (147hp) | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
Sources: Hydrema 912F, 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 912F if...
- you want one that has 90kW more power
- you want one that carries 7 tonnes more
A rough-terrain dumper for groundworks and quarry contractors moving large volumes of muck or aggregate across soft or uneven sites, where a standard site dumper's capacity would be too small. Its articulated, all-wheel-drive chassis is built for traction rather than road speed.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) if...
- you want one that is 5,020kg lighter empty
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 Hydrema 912F and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Hydrema 912F has 90kW more power and carries 7 tonnes more. The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is 5,020kg lighter empty. The Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
Which is lighter, the Hydrema 912F or the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel). It is 5,020kg lighter empty than the Hydrema 912F.
Which carries more, the Hydrema 912F or the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Hydrema 912F, by 7 tonnes.
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