Head to head
JCB 1T-2 vs JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,325kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,325kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 1T-2 | JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1515 kg | 4,840kg |
| Payload | 1000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 16.1 kW | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 3,191 litres (heaped) |
Sources: JCB 1T-2, JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 1T-2 if...
A compact 1 tonne dumper that fits through garden gates and narrow site access, used for moving soil, spoil and aggregate on small builds and landscaping jobs. Hire fleets use it where a larger 3 tonne dumper will not fit.
Full 1T-2 specifications →Buy or hire the 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,325kg
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 1T-2 and the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,325kg. The JCB 1T-2 is a 1 tonne high tip site dumper; the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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