Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 47,189kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 47,189kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 47,189kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 47,189kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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