Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 37kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 37kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | - |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. 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 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
- you want one that has 37kW more power
A 6 tonne dumper whose skip swivels so it can tip to either side, useful for loading into trenches and working along narrow roads or site edges. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Power Swivel specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 37kW more power. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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