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JCB JS131LC vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The JCB JS131LC has 37kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 37kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 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 | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, 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 JS131LC if...
- you want one that has 37kW 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 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 JS131LC and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The JCB JS131LC has 37kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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