Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs JCB 9T-2
The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 560kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 560kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | JCB 9T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 5,400kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Payload | - | 9,000kg |
| Engine power | - | 55kW (74hp) |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, JCB 9T-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 9T-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 560kg
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the JCB 9T-2?
The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 560kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.
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