Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 568kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 568kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 2,390kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 1,615 litres (heaped) |
| Engine power | - | 18.9kW |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Buy or hire the STH-2S5 Swivel if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 568kg
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 8018 CTS and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 568kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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