Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 1,685kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 1,685kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Breakout force | - | 29.9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 41 l |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 1,685kg
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 ViO33-6 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.
Full ViO33-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 1,685kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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