Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 2,495kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 2,495kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 4,840kg |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 3,191 litres (heaped) |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3T-2 if...
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-2 specifications →Buy or hire the 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,495kg
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 3T-2 and the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 2,495kg. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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