Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 1,520kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 1,520kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 4,840kg |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | - |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 3,191 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX33U-6 if...
A general-purpose mini digger for landscaping, utilities and small groundworks contractors who need to work in gardens, driveways and other access-restricted sites. Its zero tail swing lets it turn on the spot without swinging into fences or walls.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,520kg
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 ZX33U-6 and the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 1,520kg. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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