Head to head
Kubota KX030-4 vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The Kubota KX030-4 has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX030-4 has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX030-4 | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 17.7 kw | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm |
| Operating weight | 2790 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2870 mm | - |
| Width | 1500 mm | - |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,295 kg |
| Standard transport width | - | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) |
Sources: Kubota KX030-4, 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 KX030-4 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 specifications →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 Kubota KX030-4 and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The Kubota KX030-4 has 2kW more power. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport.
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