Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 7kW more power and is the bigger machine by 480kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 7kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 480kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 2,390kg |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 18.9kW |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | - |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 1,615 litres (heaped) |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 19C-1 if...
A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full 19C-1 specifications →Buy or hire the STH-2S5 Swivel if...
- you want one that has 7kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 480kg
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 JCB 19C-1 and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 7kW more power and is the bigger machine by 480kg. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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