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JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson ET35
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper. The Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Wacker Neuson ET35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 3,553 to 4,753 kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 35 kN |
| Length | - | 5,271 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,497 mm |
| Width | - | 1,630 mm |
| Height | - | 2,711 mm |
| Engine power | - | 18.2 kW |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Wacker Neuson ET35. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the ET35 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Wacker Neuson ET35?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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