Head to head
Takeuchi TB295W vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Takeuchi TB295W has 67kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB295W has 67kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB295W | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 85kW | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Operating weight | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) | - |
| Dig depth | 4,115mm | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: Takeuchi TB295W, 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 TB295W if...
- you want one that has 67kW more power
A road-going wheeled excavator for utility and drainage contractors who need to move between multiple jobs in a day without a low-loader. Its size sits between compact and medium wheeled excavators, giving useful dig depth for pipe and sewer work.
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 Takeuchi TB295W and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Takeuchi TB295W has 67kW more power. The Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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