Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Mecalac TA6
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 695kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 695kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Mecalac TA6. 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 695kg
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 TA6 if...
A 6 tonne site dumper for groundworks, drainage and general site haulage on UK sites, with a choice of front or swivel skip. It has a foldable ROPS bar with side protection gates.
Full TA6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Mecalac TA6?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 695kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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