Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Takeuchi TB230
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 485kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 485kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 2875 kg |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Takeuchi TB230. 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 TB230 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 485kg
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 485kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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