Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Kubota U10
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 11kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,190kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 11kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 1,190kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Kubota U10. 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 11kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,190kg
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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Kubota U10?
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 11kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,190kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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