Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 49,639kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 49,639kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 49,639kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 49,639kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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