Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Kubota U27-4
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 200kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 200kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Kubota U27-4. 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 U27-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 200kg
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Kubota U27-4?
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 200kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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