Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 5kW more power and is the bigger machine by 385kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 5kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 385kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 13.8 kW |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,683 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 has 5kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 385kg
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 ET20 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.
Full ET20 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Wacker Neuson ET20?
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 5kW more power and is the bigger machine by 385kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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