Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 3,688kg and has 23kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 3,688kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET65 has 23kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 42 kW |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,184 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 ET65 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,688kg
- you want one that has 23kW more power
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 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 ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 3,688kg and has 23kW more power. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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