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JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e

The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper. The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel - image: McGovern Plant Hire
Wacker Neuson EZ17e
Wacker Neuson EZ17e - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Specifications side by side

JCB STH-2S5 SwivelWacker Neuson EZ17e
Operating weight2,390kg1,797 to 2,151 kg
Skip capacity1,615 litres (heaped)-
Engine power18.9kW-
Breakout force-14.8 kN
Length-3,554 to 3,584 mm
Dig depth-2,323 mm
Width-990 to 1,300 mm
Height-2,365 mm

Sources: JCB STH-2S5 Swivel, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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.

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Buy or hire the EZ17e if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?

The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.

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