GetBrent

Head to head

Avant 760i vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel

The Avant 760i has 23kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Avant 760i
Avant 760i - image: Avant Tecno
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel - image: McGovern Plant Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Avant 760iJCB STH-2S5 Swivel
Engine power42 kW (56 hp)18.9kW
Lifting capacity1400 kg-
Lifting height3100 mm-
Weight2220 kg-
Operating weight-2,390kg
Skip capacity-1,615 litres (heaped)

Sources: Avant 760i, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 760i if...

  • you want one that has 23kW more power

A heavier compact loader for tougher construction, groundworks and material handling jobs, running a wide range of Avant attachments. Used by contractors and plant hire fleets that need more lift than the 500 and 600 series.

Full 760i 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

Full STH-2S5 Swivel specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Avant 760i and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?

The Avant 760i has 23kW more power. The Avant 760i is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 700 series; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.

GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.