Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Yanmar SV17VT
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,140kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,140kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Engine power | - | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 3,140kg
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 SV17VT if...
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,140kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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