Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 340kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 340kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Niftylift HR15 4x4. 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 340kg
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 HR15 4x4 if...
A British-built boom lift favoured by hire fleets for its narrow 2m width and tight turning circle, which let it reach working heights that normally require a much larger machine on a more constrained site. The flexible boom design allows working up and over obstacles.
Full HR15 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 340kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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