Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 3,078kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 3,078kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 68 kN |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,169 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
| Engine power | - | 42 kW |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 EZ80 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,078kg
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 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.
Full EZ80 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 3,078kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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