Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Kubota U36-4
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 1,085kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 1,085kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Kubota U36-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 3755 kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3410 mm |
| Width | - | 1700 mm |
| Engine power | - | 17.8 kw |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Kubota U36-4. 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 1,085kg
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 U36-4 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Kubota U36-4?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 1,085kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.
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