Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs JCB 8008 CTS
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,834kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,834kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 1,006 kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 1.69 m |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, JCB 8008 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,834kg
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
Buy or hire the 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,834kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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