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Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) vs Wacker Neuson EZ50
The Wacker Neuson EZ50 has 14kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 has 14kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | Wacker Neuson EZ50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm | 32.5 kW |
| Payload | 3,000 kg | - |
| Unladen weight | 2,250 kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 36.8 kN |
| Length | - | 6,050 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 4,847 to 5,855 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 3,667 mm |
| Width | - | 1,960 mm |
| Height | - | 2,667 mm |
Sources: Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel), Wacker Neuson EZ50. 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 EZ50 if...
- you want one that has 14kW more power
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,667 mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Full EZ50 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) and the Wacker Neuson EZ50?
The Wacker Neuson EZ50 has 14kW more power. The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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