Head to head
Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Payload | 1,000 kg | - |
| Unladen weight | 1,295 kg | - |
| Standard transport width | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) | - |
| Operating weight | - | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip), Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 1kW 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 ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) has 1kW more power. The Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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