Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Kubota KX037-4
The Kubota KX037-4 is the bigger machine by 1,128kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX037-4 is the bigger machine by 1,128kg.
- Engine power: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Kubota KX037-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 3518 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 17.8 kw |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3410 mm |
| Width | - | 1550 mm |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Kubota KX037-4. 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 KX037-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,128kg
A 3.5 tonne class digger used by groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets for trenching, foundations and landscaping. Suits sites that need more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine.
Full KX037-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Kubota KX037-4?
The Kubota KX037-4 is the bigger machine by 1,128kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 1kW more power. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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