Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 10,160kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 10,160kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 4,840kg |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | - |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 3,191 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 10,160kg
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 10,160kg. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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