Head to head
Kubota KX037-4 vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The Kubota KX037-4 has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX037-4 has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX037-4 | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 17.8 kw | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm |
| Operating weight | 3518 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 3410 mm | - |
| Width | 1550 mm | - |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,295 kg |
| Standard transport width | - | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) |
Sources: Kubota KX037-4, 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 KX037-4 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
A 3.5 tonne class digger used by groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets for trenching, foundations and landscaping. Suits sites that need more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine.
Full KX037-4 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 KX037-4 and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The Kubota KX037-4 has 2kW more power. The Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 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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