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Hydrema 912F vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel

The Hydrema 912F has 89kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

912F
Hydrema 912F
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel - image: McGovern Plant Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hydrema 912FJCB STH-2S5 Swivel
Engine power108kW (147hp)18.9kW
Unladen weight7,270kg-
Payload10,000kg-
Operating weight-2,390kg
Skip capacity-1,615 litres (heaped)

Sources: Hydrema 912F, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 912F if...

  • you want one that has 89kW more power

A rough-terrain dumper for groundworks and quarry contractors moving large volumes of muck or aggregate across soft or uneven sites, where a standard site dumper's capacity would be too small. Its articulated, all-wheel-drive chassis is built for traction rather than road speed.

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Full 912F 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 Hydrema 912F and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?

The Hydrema 912F has 89kW more power. The Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.

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