Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Kubota U55-4
The Kubota U55-4 is the bigger machine by 560kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U55-4 is the bigger machine by 560kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Kubota U55-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 5400kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Engine power | - | 46PS |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Kubota U55-4. 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 U55-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 560kg
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.4 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Full U55-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Kubota U55-4?
The Kubota U55-4 is the bigger machine by 560kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Kubota U55-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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