Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 261kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 261kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
- you want one that has 261kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 261kW more power. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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