Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Kubota U48-4
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,385kg and has 11kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,385kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota U48-4 has 11kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Kubota U48-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 4775kg |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 40.5PS |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Kubota U48-4. 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 U48-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,385kg
- you want one that has 11kW more power
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Kubota U48-4?
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,385kg and has 11kW more power. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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