Head to head
Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 95kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 95kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Payload | 3,000 kg | - |
| Unladen weight | 2,250 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel), Yanmar SV17VT. 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 SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 95kW more power
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 95kW more power. The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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