Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Merlo P30.10
The Merlo P30.10 has 535kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,210kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P30.10 has 535kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Merlo P30.10 is the bigger machine by 5,210kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Merlo P30.10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 7600 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Load capacity | - | 3000 kg |
| Lifting height | - | 9.8 m |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Merlo P30.10. 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 P30.10 if...
- you want one that has 535kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,210kg
A telehandler with a 3 tonne capacity and a lift of nearly 10 metres, for building and construction work such as loading roofs and upper floors on UK sites.
Full P30.10 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Merlo P30.10?
The Merlo P30.10 has 535kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,210kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.
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