Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Kubota U27-4
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 2,250kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 2,250kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Kubota U27-4. 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 2,250kg
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 U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Kubota U27-4?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 2,250kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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