Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 1,361kg and has 9kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 1,361kg.
- Engine power: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 9kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 9.9 kW |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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 is the bigger machine by 1,361kg
- you want one that has 9kW 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 ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 1,361kg and has 9kW more power. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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