Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 4,160kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 4,160kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Centrifugal force | - | 100kN |
| Plate width | - | 700mm (970mm with extension plates) |
| Travel speed | - | 30m/min forward, 28m/min reverse |
| Engine | - | Lombardini 12 LD 475, 15.0kW max at 3,000rpm |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,160kg
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 DPU100-70 if...
A heavy reversible plate compactor for granular sub-base and asphalt work, too large for garden or driveway jobs. Its weight and centrifugal force suit groundworkers compacting trench backfill and road sub-base rather than small landscaping tasks.
Listed by
- Baz plant Sales agricultural plant and machinery dealer - Chesterfield
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 4,160kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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