Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson EZ26
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 2,385kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 2,385kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Wacker Neuson EZ26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 2,455 to 3,358 kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,199 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,803 mm |
| Width | - | 1,550 mm |
| Height | - | 2,412 mm |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Wacker Neuson EZ26. 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 2,385kg
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 EZ26 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,803 mm. 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 EZ26?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 2,385kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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