Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Kubota U20
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | - |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Kubota U20. 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 5kW 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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Kubota U20?
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 5kW more power. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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