Head to head
JCB HiLift Tip Dumper vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) carries 2 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) carries 2 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| JCB HiLift Tip Dumper | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,000kg | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
| Engine power | - | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
Sources: JCB HiLift Tip Dumper, 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 HiLift Tip Dumper if...
A small dumper for landscaping and general building work where material needs to be tipped higher than a standard dumper allows, for example straight into a skip lorry or raised bed, on sites too tight for a larger machine.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) if...
- you want one that carries 2 tonnes more
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 HiLift Tip Dumper and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) carries 2 tonnes more. The JCB HiLift Tip Dumper is a 1 tonne high-tip site dumper; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
Which carries more, the JCB HiLift Tip Dumper or the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel), by 2 tonnes.
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