Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 14kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,642kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 14kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 1,642kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 32.5 kW |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 ET42 if...
- you want one that has 14kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,642kg
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Full ET42 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 14kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,642kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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