Head to head
JCB 1T-2 vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The JCB 1T-2 has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 1T-2 has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 1T-2 | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1000 kg | 1,000 kg |
| Engine power | 16.1 kW | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm |
| Operating weight | 1515 kg | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,295 kg |
| Standard transport width | - | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) |
Sources: JCB 1T-2, 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 1T-2 if...
- you want one that has 0kW more power
A compact 1 tonne dumper that fits through garden gates and narrow site access, used for moving soil, spoil and aggregate on small builds and landscaping jobs. Hire fleets use it where a larger 3 tonne dumper will not fit.
Full 1T-2 specifications →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 JCB 1T-2 and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The JCB 1T-2 has 0kW more power. The JCB 1T-2 is a 1 tonne high tip site dumper; the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport.
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