Head to head
Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 262kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 262kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Payload | 3,000 kg | - |
| Unladen weight | 2,250 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel), Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
- you want one that has 262kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 262kW more power. The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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