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Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 26kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET65 has 26kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm | 42 kW |
| Payload | 1,000 kg | - |
| Unladen weight | 1,295 kg | - |
| Standard transport width | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 4,184 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
Sources: Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip), Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 ET65 if...
- you want one that has 26kW more power
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.
Full ET65 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) and the Wacker Neuson ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 26kW more power. The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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