Head to head
Case Construction Equipment CX25D vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 5kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is the bigger machine by 320kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 5kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Case Construction Equipment CX25D is the bigger machine by 320kg.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment CX25D | JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,710kg (cab) / 2,580kg (canopy) | 2,390kg |
| Engine power | 18.4hp (Yanmar 3TNV76, Stage V) | 18.9kW |
| Max dig depth | 2,700mm | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 1,615 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment CX25D, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CX25D if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 320kg
A compact mini excavator sized for tight gardens, drainage runs and small groundworks jobs rather than large site cuts. Its sub-3-tonne operating weight lets it travel on a plant trailer behind a car-derived van, which is why small tool and plant hire firms keep one alongside larger diggers.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the STH-2S5 Swivel if...
- you want one that has 5kW more power
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 Case Construction Equipment CX25D and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 5kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is the bigger machine by 320kg. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is a 2.5 tonne mini excavator; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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