Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Kubota KX71-3
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,838kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,838kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Kubota KX71-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,838kg
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,838kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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