Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The JCB 3T-2 carries 2 tonnes more and has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the JCB 3T-2 carries 2 tonnes more.
- Engine power: the JCB 3T-2 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 3000 kg | 1,000 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm |
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,295 kg |
| Standard transport width | - | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) |
Sources: JCB 3T-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 3T-2 if...
- you want one that carries 2 tonnes more
- you want one that has 3kW more power
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-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 3T-2 and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The JCB 3T-2 carries 2 tonnes more and has 3kW more power. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport.
Which carries more, the JCB 3T-2 or the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The JCB 3T-2, by 2 tonnes.
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