Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Kubota KX016-4
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3.3 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3.3 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Kubota KX016-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | up to 1540kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2250mm |
| Width | - | 1240mm |
| Engine power | - | 9.6kW (13hp) |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Kubota KX016-4. 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 3.3 tonnes
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 KX016-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Kubota KX016-4?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3.3 tonnes. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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