Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Takeuchi TB2150
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 10,255kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 10,255kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Takeuchi TB2150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 15,095kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 5225mm |
| Engine power | - | 85kW |
| Width | - | 2690mm |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Takeuchi TB2150. 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 TB2150 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 10,255kg
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.1 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5225mm.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Takeuchi TB2150?
The Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 10,255kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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