Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,043kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,043kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,323 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 3,043kg
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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,043kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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