Head to head
Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G has 216kW more power and carries 22 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 216kW more power.
- Payload: the Volvo A25G carries 22 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 3,000 kg | 25 tonnes |
| Engine power | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Unladen weight | 2,250 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel), Volvo A25G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) if...
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Power Swivel, badged MACH2080, is the step-up size from the 1 tonne class and a standard fixture on larger UK groundworks and civils sites needing higher payload per cycle. Its power swivel skip rotates independently of the direction of travel, letting the operator tip to the side without turning the whole machine around. It is hired alongside excavators of a similar class to keep material moving off the dig face.
Full MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) specifications →Buy or hire the A25G if...
- you want one that has 216kW more power
- you want one that carries 22 tonnes more
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G has 216kW more power and carries 22 tonnes more. The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
Which carries more, the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) or the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G, by 22 tonnes.
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