Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Komatsu PC26MR-5
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 235kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 235kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Komatsu PC26MR-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 2,625 to 2,855kg |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | - |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Komatsu PC26MR-5. 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 PC26MR-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 235kg
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.6 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry.
Full PC26MR-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Komatsu PC26MR-5?
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is the bigger machine by 235kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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