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Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 4,840kg |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | - |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 3,191 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX33U-6 if...
A general-purpose mini digger for landscaping, utilities and small groundworks contractors who need to work in gardens, driveways and other access-restricted sites. Its zero tail swing lets it turn on the spot without swinging into fences or walls.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX33U-6 and the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel?
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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