Head to head
Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) vs Yanmar ViO26-6
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | Yanmar ViO26-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm | 15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm |
| Payload | 3,000 kg | - |
| Unladen weight | 2,250 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab) |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel |
| Max digging depth | - | 2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm) |
| Digging force | - | 24.5kN (bucket) |
Sources: Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel), Yanmar ViO26-6. 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 2kW 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 ViO26-6 if...
A 2.6-tonne zero-tailswing mini digger widely used by plant hire firms for groundwork in tight spaces such as gardens and driveways, where its lack of rear overhang keeps it clear of walls and fences while slewing.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) and the Yanmar ViO26-6?
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) has 2kW more power. The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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