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Case Construction Equipment 221F vs JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel

The Case Construction Equipment 221F is the bigger machine by 851kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment 221FJCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
Operating weight5,691kg4,840kg
Engine power55kW (74hp)-
Skip capacity-3,191 litres (heaped)

Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 221F if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 851kg

A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.

Full 221F specifications →

Buy or hire the 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...

Suits groundworkers who need to tip to the side or rear without turning the whole machine, useful in trenches or narrow access where reversing to line up a straight-tip skip is awkward. The 6 tonne capacity sits in the middle of JCB's swivel dumper range.

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Full 6ST-2S5 Swivel specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Case Construction Equipment 221F and the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel?

The Case Construction Equipment 221F is the bigger machine by 851kg. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.

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