Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 3,590kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 3,590kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 4,840kg |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | - |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 3,191 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX85USB-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,590kg
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
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 ZX85USB-6 and the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel?
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 3,590kg. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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