Head to head
John Deere 6170R vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The John Deere 6170R has 107kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the John Deere 6170R has 107kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| John Deere 6170R | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 125kW (170hp) | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: John Deere 6170R, 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 6170R if...
- you want one that has 107kW 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 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 John Deere 6170R and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The John Deere 6170R has 107kW more power. The John Deere 6170R is a 170hp agricultural tractor; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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