Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Kubota KX019-4
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,060kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,060kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,580mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Kubota KX019-4. 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 3,060kg
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 KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Kubota KX019-4?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,060kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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