Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 665kg and has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 665kg.
- Engine power: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 13.8 kW |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 665kg
- you want one that has 5kW 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET18 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 665kg and has 5kW more power. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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