Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 11kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,214kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 11kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 1,214kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 2,390kg |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 18.9kW |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 1,615 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
Buy or hire the STH-2S5 Swivel if...
- you want one that has 11kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,214kg
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 Bobcat E10z and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 11kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,214kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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