Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Manitou MT933
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 2,305kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 2,305kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 7,145kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Manitou MT933. 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 MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,305kg
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Manitou MT933?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 2,305kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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