Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm |
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | - |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,295 kg |
| Standard transport width | - | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip). Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the STH-2S5 Swivel if...
- you want one that has 3kW more power
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 MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) if...
The Thwaites 1 Tonne Hi Tip, sold as the MACH2001, is one of the most common site dumpers on UK construction and groundworks hire fleets, used to move spoil, aggregate and materials around small to medium sites. Its narrow wheel option lets it pass through standard access points a wider dumper cannot. Thwaites builds its dumpers in Leamington Spa, and the 1 tonne class is typically the first machine a groundworks operator is trained and ticketed on.
Full MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 3kW more power. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport.
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