Head to head
Cormidi C85 vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 1,824kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 1,824kg.
Specifications side by side
| Cormidi C85 | JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 566kg | 2,390kg |
| Skip capacity | 0.36m3, tips to 1.5m | 1,615 litres (heaped) |
| Load capacity | 800kg | - |
| Engine | Honda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp | - |
| Dimensions | 1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high | - |
| Travel speed | 5.5km/h | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.9kW |
Sources: Cormidi C85, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C85 if...
A compact tracked dumper narrow enough for a garden gate, used by landscapers and groundworkers to move soil, aggregate or waste on sites a full-size dumper cannot access. The high-tip skip lets it load straight into a waiting skip or trailer.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the STH-2S5 Swivel if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,824kg
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 Cormidi C85 and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 1,824kg. The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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