Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Kubota KX71-3
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,160kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,160kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Kubota KX71-3. 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 KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,160kg
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,160kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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