Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson ET90
The Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 6,320kg and has 37kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 6,320kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET90 has 37kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Wacker Neuson ET90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 8,710 to 10,506 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 55.4 kW |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 74 kN |
| Length | - | 7,139 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,679 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 ET90 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,320kg
- you want one that has 37kW more power
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 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 ET90?
The Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 6,320kg and has 37kW more power. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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