Head to head
Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 97kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 97kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Payload | 1,000 kg | - |
| Unladen weight | 1,295 kg | - |
| Standard transport width | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip), Yanmar SV17VT. 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 SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 97kW more power
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 97kW more power. The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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