Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | - |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Thwaites MACH2080 (3 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...
- you want one that has 1kW 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 MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) if...
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Power Swivel, badged MACH2080, is the step-up size from the 1 tonne class and a standard fixture on larger UK groundworks and civils sites needing higher payload per cycle. Its power swivel skip rotates independently of the direction of travel, letting the operator tip to the side without turning the whole machine around. It is hired alongside excavators of a similar class to keep material moving off the dig face.
Full MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 1kW more power. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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