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JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson ET35

The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 1,287kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

6ST-2S5 Swivel
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
Wacker Neuson ET35
Wacker Neuson ET35 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 6ST-2S5 SwivelWacker Neuson ET35
Operating weight4,840kg3,553 to 4,753 kg
Skip capacity3,191 litres (heaped)-
Breakout force-35 kN
Length-5,271 mm
Dig depth-3,497 mm
Width-1,630 mm
Height-2,711 mm
Engine power-18.2 kW

Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Wacker Neuson ET35. 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 1,287kg

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.

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Full 6ST-2S5 Swivel specifications →

Buy or hire the ET35 if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm.

Full ET35 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Wacker Neuson ET35?

The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 1,287kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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