Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 2,715kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 2,715kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | - | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 2,715kg
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 ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 2,715kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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