Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Volvo ECR88D
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Volvo ECR88D?
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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