Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs SANY SY26U
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 4kW more power. The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 270kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 4kW more power.
- Operating weight: the SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 270kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 2,660 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,810 mm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, SANY SY26U. 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 4kW 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 SY26U if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 270kg
The SANY SY26U is a 2.6 tonne mini excavator positioned as a value alternative to the established Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi machines in the same size class, sold in the UK through a small number of appointed dealers. SANY's UK presence is newer and thinner than the market leaders, so buyers weigh the lower purchase price against a less mature parts and resale network. It is more often bought outright by owner-operators than stocked in volume by the large national hire fleets.
Full SY26U specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the SANY SY26U?
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 4kW more power. The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 270kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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