Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Komatsu D65PX
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 18,610kg and has 136kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 18,610kg.
- Engine power: the Komatsu D65PX has 136kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Komatsu D65PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 21,000kg |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Blade capacity | - | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Komatsu D65PX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the D65PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 18,610kg
- you want one that has 136kW more power
The wide-track, low ground pressure version of Komatsu's D65 dozer, used on soft or sensitive ground where a standard-track machine would sink or damage the surface, such as landfill and reclamation work.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Komatsu D65PX?
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 18,610kg and has 136kW more power. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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