Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 1,238kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 1,238kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,184 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
| Engine power | - | 42 kW |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Wacker Neuson ET65. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...
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 ET65 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,238kg
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.
Full ET65 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Wacker Neuson ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 1,238kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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