Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The JCB 9T-2 carries 8 tonnes more and has 39kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the JCB 9T-2 carries 8 tonnes more.
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 39kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 9,000kg | 1,000 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm |
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,295 kg |
| Standard transport width | - | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) |
Sources: JCB 9T-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 9T-2 if...
- you want one that carries 8 tonnes more
- you want one that has 39kW more power
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 9T-2 and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The JCB 9T-2 carries 8 tonnes more and has 39kW more power. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport.
Which carries more, the JCB 9T-2 or the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The JCB 9T-2, by 8 tonnes.
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