Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,166kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,166kg.
- Engine power: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 2,390kg |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 18.9kW |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | - |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 1,615 litres (heaped) |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,166kg
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Buy or hire the STH-2S5 Swivel if...
- you want one that has 1kW 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 35Z-1 and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,166kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 1kW more power. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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