Head to head
Takeuchi TB2150 vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Takeuchi TB2150 has 67kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB2150 has 67kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB2150 | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 85kW | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Operating weight | 15,095kg | - |
| Dig depth | 5225mm | - |
| Width | 2690mm | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: Takeuchi TB2150, 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 TB2150 if...
- you want one that has 67kW more power
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.1 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5225mm.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
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 Takeuchi TB2150 and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Takeuchi TB2150 has 67kW more power. The Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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