Head to head
Avant 640 vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
The Avant 640 has 9kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Avant 640 has 9kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 18.9kW |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 2,390kg |
| Skip capacity | - | 1,615 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Avant 640, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 640 if...
- you want one that has 9kW more power
An all-round compact loader with stronger auxiliary hydraulics for running more attachments, used by landscapers, stables, estates and small contractors. Light enough to be moved on a trailer or larger van.
Full 640 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 640 and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?
The Avant 640 has 9kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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