Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Takeuchi TB295W
The Takeuchi TB295W has 66kW more power and is the bigger machine by 7,987kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB295W has 66kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 7,987kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 85kW |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4,115mm |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Takeuchi TB295W. 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 TB295W if...
- you want one that has 66kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,987kg
A road-going wheeled excavator for utility and drainage contractors who need to move between multiple jobs in a day without a low-loader. Its size sits between compact and medium wheeled excavators, giving useful dig depth for pipe and sewer work.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Takeuchi TB295W?
The Takeuchi TB295W has 66kW more power and is the bigger machine by 7,987kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator.
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