Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Yanmar ViO17
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,010kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,010kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 1,830 kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | - | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Yanmar ViO17. 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 3,010kg
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 ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Yanmar ViO17?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 3,010kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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