Head to head
JCB 1T-2 vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) carries 2 tonnes more and has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) carries 2 tonnes more.
- Engine power: the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 1T-2 | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1000 kg | 3,000 kg |
| Engine power | 16.1 kW | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Operating weight | 1515 kg | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: JCB 1T-2, 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 1T-2 if...
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 MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) if...
- you want one that carries 2 tonnes more
- you want one that has 2kW more power
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 JCB 1T-2 and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) carries 2 tonnes more and has 2kW more power. The JCB 1T-2 is a 1 tonne high tip site dumper; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
Which carries more, the JCB 1T-2 or the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel), by 2 tonnes.
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