Head to head
John Deere 6170R vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The John Deere 6170R has 109kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the John Deere 6170R has 109kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| John Deere 6170R | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 125kW (170hp) | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,295 kg |
| Standard transport width | - | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) |
Sources: John Deere 6170R, 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 6170R if...
- you want one that has 109kW more power
A mid-size utility tractor used on plant-hire fleets for towing plant trailers, running PTO-driven attachments and general groundwork traction where a dedicated construction tractor unit isn't justified. Suits contractors who need towing capacity rather than pure horsepower.
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 John Deere 6170R and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The John Deere 6170R has 109kW more power. The John Deere 6170R is a 170hp agricultural tractor; the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport.
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