Head to head
JCB 1T-2 vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 875kg and has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 875kg.
- Engine power: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 1T-2 | JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 16.1 kW | 18.9kW |
| Operating weight | 1515 kg | 2,390kg |
| Payload | 1000 kg | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 1,615 litres (heaped) |
Sources: JCB 1T-2, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 1T-2 if...
A compact 1 tonne dumper that fits through garden gates and narrow site access, used for moving soil, spoil and aggregate on small builds and landscaping jobs. Hire fleets use it where a larger 3 tonne dumper will not fit.
Full 1T-2 specifications →Buy or hire the STH-2S5 Swivel if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 875kg
- you want one that has 3kW 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 JCB 1T-2 and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 875kg and has 3kW more power. The JCB 1T-2 is a 1 tonne high tip site dumper; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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