Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson ET25
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 2,485kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 2,485kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Wacker Neuson ET25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 2,355 to 2,720 kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,120 to 4,125 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,722 mm |
| Width | - | 1,120 to 1,500 mm |
| Height | - | 2,398 mm |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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 2,485kg
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 ET25 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,722 mm.
Full ET25 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Wacker Neuson ET25?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 2,485kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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