Head to head
MTS Dino 5 vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The MTS Dino 5 has 312kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 5 has 312kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| MTS Dino 5 | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 330 kW (triple fan system) | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Tank capacity | 12 m3 | - |
| Suction hose diameter | 250mm | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: MTS Dino 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 Dino 5 if...
- you want one that has 312kW more power
The Dino 5 suits utility and drainage contractors who need to expose buried pipes and cables without a digger, using suction rather than a bucket to avoid damaging services. Its triple-fan system is built for contractors who need strong continuous suction on site rather than the largest tank on offer.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 MTS Dino 5 and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The MTS Dino 5 has 312kW more power. The MTS Dino 5 is a a truck-mounted suction excavator from German manufacturer MTS, part of its Dino range for vacuum excavation and drainage work.; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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