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Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Payload | 3,000 kg | - |
| Unladen weight | 2,250 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Dig depth | - | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
Sources: Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel), Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. 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...
- you want one that has 3kW more power
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 ECR25D if...
The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.
Full ECR25D specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) has 3kW more power. The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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