Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Kubota U10
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,640kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,640kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Kubota U10. 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 3,640kg
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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Kubota U10?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,640kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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