Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 666kg and has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 666kg.
- Engine power: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 13.8 kW |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,590 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 is the bigger machine by 666kg
- you want one that has 5kW more power
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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Full EZ17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 666kg and has 5kW more power. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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