Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,860kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,860kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 4,840kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 3,191 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 110,860kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,860kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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