Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) has 4kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm |
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | - |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | - |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,295 kg |
| Standard transport width | - | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, 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 TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Buy or hire the MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) if...
- you want one that has 4kW more power
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 Takeuchi TB216 and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) has 4kW more power. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing 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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