Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Kubota KX060-5
The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 601kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 601kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 5441 kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3875 mm |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
| Engine power | - | 47.6 kw |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Kubota KX060-5. 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 KX060-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 601kg
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 601kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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