Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 9kW more power and is the bigger machine by 485kg.
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 485kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 2,390kg |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 18.9kW |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | - |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 1,615 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Bobcat E19, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E19 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full E19 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 485kg
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 E19 and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 9kW more power and is the bigger machine by 485kg. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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