Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,760kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,760kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 8600 kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
| Engine power | - | 48 kW |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,760kg
Used by groundworks and civils contractors for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading on housing and utility sites. Hire fleets stock it as the step between mini diggers and full-size excavators.
Full 86C-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 3,760kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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