Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Mecalac TA6 has 37kW more power and carries 3 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 37kW more power.
- Payload: the Mecalac TA6 carries 3 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 6000 kg | 3,000 kg |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, 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 TA6 if...
- you want one that has 37kW more power
- you want one that carries 3 tonnes more
A 6 tonne site dumper for groundworks, drainage and general site haulage on UK sites, with a choice of front or swivel skip. It has a foldable ROPS bar with side protection gates.
Full TA6 specifications →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 Mecalac TA6 and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Mecalac TA6 has 37kW more power and carries 3 tonnes more. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
Which carries more, the Mecalac TA6 or the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Mecalac TA6, by 3 tonnes.
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