Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The JCB 3T-2 has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3T-2 has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 3000 kg | 3,000 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: JCB 3T-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 3T-2 if...
- you want one that has 1kW 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 MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) if...
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 3T-2 and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The JCB 3T-2 has 1kW more power. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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