Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Kubota KX016-4
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 9kW more power and is the bigger machine by 850kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 9kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 850kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Kubota KX016-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | up to 1540kg |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 9.6kW (13hp) |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2250mm |
| Width | - | 1240mm |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Kubota KX016-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the STH-2S5 Swivel if...
- you want one that has 9kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 850kg
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 KX016-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Kubota KX016-4?
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 9kW more power and is the bigger machine by 850kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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