Head to head
Komatsu D65PX vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Komatsu D65PX has 137kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Komatsu D65PX has 137kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D65PX | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Operating weight | 21,000kg | - |
| Blade capacity | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: Komatsu D65PX, 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 D65PX if...
- you want one that has 137kW more power
The wide-track, low ground pressure version of Komatsu's D65 dozer, used on soft or sensitive ground where a standard-track machine would sink or damage the surface, such as landfill and reclamation work.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
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 Komatsu D65PX and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Komatsu D65PX has 137kW more power. The Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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