Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The JCB 3CX Compact has 39kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3CX Compact has 39kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm |
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,295 kg |
| Standard transport width | - | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, 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 3CX Compact if...
- you want one that has 39kW more power
Aimed at utility, highways and town-centre work where a full-size backhoe will not fit. Used for trenching, loading and breaking out on narrow roads, estates and tight sites.
Full 3CX Compact 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 3CX Compact and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The JCB 3CX Compact has 39kW more power. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport.
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