Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 808kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 808kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
| Engine power | - | 32.5 kW |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 808kg
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 ET42 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Full ET42 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 808kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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