Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 374kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,675kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO80-1 has 374kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 5,675kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 8065 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Yanmar ViO80-1. 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 ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that has 374kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,675kg
An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.
Full ViO80-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 374kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,675kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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