Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The JCB 9T-2 has 37kW more power and carries 6 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 37kW more power.
- Payload: the JCB 9T-2 carries 6 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 9,000kg | 3,000 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: JCB 9T-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 9T-2 if...
- you want one that has 37kW more power
- you want one that carries 6 tonnes more
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 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 9T-2 and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The JCB 9T-2 has 37kW more power and carries 6 tonnes more. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
Which carries more, the JCB 9T-2 or the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The JCB 9T-2, by 6 tonnes.
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