Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 650kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 650kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 4,840kg |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 3,191 litres (heaped) |
Sources: JCB 525-60, JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 525-60 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 650kg
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →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 JCB 525-60 and the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel?
The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 650kg. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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