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JCB JS131LC vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The JCB JS131LC has 39kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 39kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm |
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | - |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,295 kg |
| Standard transport width | - | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, 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 JS131LC if...
- you want one that has 39kW more power
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 JS131LC and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The JCB JS131LC has 39kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport.
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