Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 1,915kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 1,915kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,895 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
| Engine power | - | 45.5 kW |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 EW65 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,915kg
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.
Full EW65 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 1,915kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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