Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Takeuchi TB2150
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 12,705kg and has 66kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 12,705kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB2150 has 66kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Takeuchi TB2150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 15,095kg |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 85kW |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 5225mm |
| Width | - | 2690mm |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Takeuchi TB2150. 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 TB2150 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 12,705kg
- you want one that has 66kW more power
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.1 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5225mm.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Takeuchi TB2150?
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 12,705kg and has 66kW more power. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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