Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 384kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 384kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | - |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Volvo FMX 540. 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 FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 384kW more power
A heavy construction truck for muckaway and aggregate haulage contractors who need an 8-wheel tipper or tipper-grab body on a chassis built for site conditions rather than motorway haulage. The high-output D13 engine suits loaded running on soft or hilly access roads.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 384kW more power. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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