Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Kubota U36-4
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,365kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,365kg.
- Engine power: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Kubota U36-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 3755 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 17.8 kw |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3410 mm |
| Width | - | 1700 mm |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Kubota U36-4. 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 1kW 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 U36-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,365kg
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Kubota U36-4?
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,365kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 1kW more power. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.
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