Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 2,930kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 2,930kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 4,840kg |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | - |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 3,191 litres (heaped) |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 19C-1 if...
A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full 19C-1 specifications →Buy or hire the 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,930kg
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 JCB 19C-1 and the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 2,930kg. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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