Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Kubota KX060-5
The Kubota KX060-5 has 29kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,051kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX060-5 has 29kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 3,051kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 5441 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 47.6 kw |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3875 mm |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Kubota KX060-5. 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 KX060-5 if...
- you want one that has 29kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,051kg
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Kubota KX060-5 has 29kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,051kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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