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Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 111kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 111kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm | 173 hp |
| Payload | 3,000 kg | - |
| Unladen weight | 2,250 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Dig depth | - | 22 ft 1 in |
Sources: Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel), Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. 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 EC220E if...
- you want one that has 111kW more power
The Volvo EC220E is a mid-size crawler excavator used on larger UK groundworks, civils and demolition sites where a mini or midi excavator no longer has the reach or bucket capacity needed. Its Tier 4 Final compliant D6 engine and Volvo cab are aimed at operators running long shifts. It is specified against similarly sized excavators from Caterpillar, Komatsu and Hitachi in the 20-22 tonne class.
Full EC220E specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 111kW more power. The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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