Head to head
Kubota U50-5 vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Kubota U50-5 has 22kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota U50-5 has 22kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U50-5 | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 40.4kW | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Operating weight | 4,775kg | - |
| Dig depth | 3,370mm | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: Kubota U50-5, 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 U50-5 if...
- you want one that has 22kW more power
A mid-size mini excavator for groundworkers who need more reach and dig depth than the smaller Kubota models while still keeping a compact machine for site access. Suits drainage, footings and utility trenching.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
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 Kubota U50-5 and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Kubota U50-5 has 22kW more power. The Kubota U50-5 is a 4.8 tonne mini excavator; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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