Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 1,384kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 1,384kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 2,390kg |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | - |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 1,615 litres (heaped) |
| Engine power | - | 18.9kW |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the STH-2S5 Swivel if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,384kg
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 8008 CTS and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 1,384kg. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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