Head to head
Doosan DX63-3 vs JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 4,715kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 4,715kg.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX63-3 | JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9,555lb (4,334kg) | 4,840kg |
| Engine power | 42.6hp gross / 39.5hp net at 2200rpm | - |
| Max dig depth | 10ft 6in (3.2m) | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.19yd3 (0.145m3) | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 3,191 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Doosan DX63-3, JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX63-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,715kg
A compact excavator for utility, drainage and small groundworks jobs, sized to fit through a standard gateway. It suits contractors who need real digging depth without the weight and cost of a bigger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 Doosan DX63-3 and the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel?
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 4,715kg. The Doosan DX63-3 is a 6-tonne class mini excavator; the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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