Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Volvo ECR88D
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Volvo ECR88D?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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