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JCB 535-95 vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel

The JCB 535-95 has 36kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

535-95
JCB 535-95
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel - image: McGovern Plant Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 535-95JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
Engine power55kW (75hp), Stage V compliant18.9kW
Operating weight-2,390kg
Skip capacity-1,615 litres (heaped)

Sources: JCB 535-95, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 535-95 if...

  • you want one that has 36kW more power

A mid-size telehandler used on building sites and farms to lift and place pallets, muck-away skips and building materials at height and reach. Plant hire fleets keep it as a general-purpose lifting machine alongside dedicated forklifts.

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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 JCB 535-95 and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?

The JCB 535-95 has 36kW more power. The JCB 535-95 is a telescopic handler (telehandler); the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.

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