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Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) vs Wacker Neuson ET145

The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 39kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
Wacker Neuson ET145
Wacker Neuson ET145 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)Wacker Neuson ET145
Engine power15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm55 kW
Payload1,000 kg-
Unladen weight1,295 kg-
Standard transport width1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option)-
Breakout force-91 kN
Length-7,788 mm
Operating weight-15,551 to 17,275 kg
Dig depth-5,442 mm
Width-2,490 mm
Height-2,786 mm

Sources: Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip), Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 ET145 if...

  • you want one that has 39kW more power

A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) and the Wacker Neuson ET145?

The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 39kW more power. The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.

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