Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,311kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,311kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 3,311kg
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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,311kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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