Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs JCB 8018 CTS
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,018kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,018kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, JCB 8018 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 3,018kg
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 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,018kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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