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Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 37kW more power and carries 3 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 37kW more power.
- Payload: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel carries 3 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 6000 kg | 3,000 kg |
| Engine power | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Heaped capacity | 3150 litres | - |
| Engine | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, 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 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
- you want one that has 37kW more power
- you want one that carries 3 tonnes more
A 6 tonne dumper whose skip swivels so it can tip to either side, useful for loading into trenches and working along narrow roads or site edges. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Power Swivel 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 Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 37kW more power and carries 3 tonnes more. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
Which carries more, the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel or the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel, by 3 tonnes.
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