Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 9kW more power and is the bigger machine by 678kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 9kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 678kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 2,390kg |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 18.9kW |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 1,615 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Full E17z specifications →Buy or hire the STH-2S5 Swivel if...
- you want one that has 9kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 678kg
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 E17z and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 9kW more power and is the bigger machine by 678kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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