Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 11,410kg and has 55kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 11,410kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 55kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 2,390kg |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | 18.9kW |
| Skip capacity | - | 1,615 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 11,410kg
- you want one that has 55kW more power
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 11,410kg and has 55kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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