Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 17,860kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 17,860kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Engine power | - | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Volvo A25G. 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 A25G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 17,860kg
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 17,860kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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