Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Kubota KX030-4
The Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 400kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 400kg.
- Engine power: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Kubota KX030-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 2790 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 17.7 kw |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2870 mm |
| Width | - | 1500 mm |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Kubota KX030-4. 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 1kW more power
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 KX030-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 400kg
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Kubota KX030-4?
The Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 400kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 1kW more power. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.
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