Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 36kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 36kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 55 kW |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 5,442 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 ET145 if...
- you want one that has 36kW more power
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 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 ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 36kW more power. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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