Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 3kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 100kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 3kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 100kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. 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 ECR25D if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 100kg
The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.
Full ECR25D specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 3kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 100kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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