Head to head
Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm | 13.8 kW |
| Payload | 1,000 kg | - |
| Unladen weight | 1,295 kg | - |
| Standard transport width | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,590 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip), Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) has 2kW more power. The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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