Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 45kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 45kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 2,390kg |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 18.9kW |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 1,615 litres (heaped) |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3T-2 if...
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-2 specifications →Buy or hire the STH-2S5 Swivel if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 45kg
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 3T-2 and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 45kg. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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