Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 6kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | - |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. 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 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.
Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 6kW more power. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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