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Case Construction Equipment 221F vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel

The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 36kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,301kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

221F
Case Construction Equipment 221F
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel - image: McGovern Plant Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment 221FJCB STH-2S5 Swivel
Operating weight5,691kg2,390kg
Engine power55kW (74hp)18.9kW
Skip capacity-1,615 litres (heaped)

Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 221F if...

  • you want one that has 36kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,301kg

A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.

Full 221F 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.

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Full STH-2S5 Swivel specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Case Construction Equipment 221F and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?

The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 36kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,301kg. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.

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