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JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson ET90

The Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 3,870kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

6ST-2S5 Swivel
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
Wacker Neuson ET90
Wacker Neuson ET90 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 6ST-2S5 SwivelWacker Neuson ET90
Operating weight4,840kg8,710 to 10,506 kg
Skip capacity3,191 litres (heaped)-
Breakout force-74 kN
Length-7,139 mm
Dig depth-4,679 mm
Width-2,250 mm
Height-2,562 mm
Engine power-55.4 kW

Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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.

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Buy or hire the ET90 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,870kg

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 mm.

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Full ET90 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Wacker Neuson ET90?

The Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 3,870kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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