Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Volvo L220H
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper. The Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Engine power | - | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Volvo L220H?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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