Head to head
JCB 535-95 vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The JCB 535-95 has 37kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 535-95 has 37kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 535-95 | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55kW (75hp), Stage V compliant | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: JCB 535-95, 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 535-95 if...
- you want one that has 37kW more power
A mid-size telehandler used on building sites and farms to lift and place pallets, muck-away skips and building materials at height and reach. Plant hire fleets keep it as a general-purpose lifting machine alongside dedicated forklifts.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 535-95 and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The JCB 535-95 has 37kW more power. The JCB 535-95 is a telescopic handler (telehandler); the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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