Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Manitou MT933
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 4,755kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 4,755kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 7,145kg |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Manitou MT933. 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 MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,755kg
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Manitou MT933?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 4,755kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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