Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Takeuchi TB295W
The Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 5,537kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 5,537kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4,115mm |
| Engine power | - | 85kW |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Takeuchi TB295W. 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 TB295W if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,537kg
A road-going wheeled excavator for utility and drainage contractors who need to move between multiple jobs in a day without a low-loader. Its size sits between compact and medium wheeled excavators, giving useful dig depth for pipe and sewer work.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Takeuchi TB295W?
The Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 5,537kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator.
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