Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
The JCB 9T-2 has 36kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,010kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 36kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 3,010kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 2,390kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 18.9kW |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 1,615 litres (heaped) |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 9T-2 if...
- you want one that has 36kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,010kg
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 9T-2 and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?
The JCB 9T-2 has 36kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,010kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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