Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson EZ26
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 4kW more power. The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 65kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 4kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 65kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Wacker Neuson EZ26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 2,455 to 3,358 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 14.6 kW |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,199 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,803 mm |
| Width | - | 1,550 mm |
| Height | - | 2,412 mm |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Wacker Neuson EZ26. 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 has 4kW 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 EZ26 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 65kg
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,803 mm. 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 EZ26 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?
The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 4kW more power. The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 65kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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