Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Liebherr L556 XPower
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper. The Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with xpower power-split driveline.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Liebherr L556 XPower | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 19,600 - 21,600 kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Tipping load | - | 9,300 - 13,750 kg |
| Bucket capacity | - | 2.80 - 10.00 m3 |
| Rated output ISO 14396 / ECE-R.120 | - | 183 kW / 249 HP |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Liebherr L556 XPower. 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 L556 XPower if...
A large wheel loader for quarry and bulk material handling work. Liebherr's XPower driveline splits power between hydrostatic and mechanical drive to cut fuel use on repetitive load-and-carry cycles.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Liebherr L556 XPower?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with XPower power-split driveline.
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