Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,115kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,115kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 3,115kg
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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 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 ET18?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,115kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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