Head to head
Avant 528 vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
The Avant 528 has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Avant 528 has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 18.9kW |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 2,390kg |
| Skip capacity | - | 1,615 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Avant 528, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 528 if...
- you want one that has 0kW more power
A small articulated loader that fits through narrow gates and onto a trailer, used for landscaping, property maintenance and light site work with Avant attachments.
Full 528 specifications →Buy or hire the STH-2S5 Swivel if...
A compact swivel dumper for smaller groundworks and landscaping contractors who need to tip to the side without repositioning, popular on domestic extension and garden sites where access is tight.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?
The Avant 528 has 0kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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