Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 27kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW65 has 27kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 45.5 kW |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,895 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 EW65 if...
- you want one that has 27kW more power
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 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 EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 27kW more power. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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