Head to head
Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G carries 24 tonnes more and has 218kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Volvo A25G carries 24 tonnes more.
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 218kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,000 kg | 25 tonnes |
| Engine power | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Unladen weight | 1,295 kg | - |
| Standard transport width | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) | - |
| Operating weight | - | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip), Volvo A25G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) if...
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 →Buy or hire the A25G if...
- you want one that carries 24 tonnes more
- you want one that has 218kW more power
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G carries 24 tonnes more and has 218kW more power. The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
Which carries more, the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) or the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G, by 24 tonnes.
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