Head to head
Bobcat E35z vs Kubota KX71-3
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 3,051kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 3,051kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E35z | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3499 kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Dig depth | 3117 mm | - |
| Engine power | 18.2 kW | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: Bobcat E35z, Kubota KX71-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E35z if...
A zero tail swing mini excavator for groundworks, drainage and utility work where the rear of the machine must stay inside the track width. Contractors and plant hire fleets use this class for trenching and foundations in confined sites.
Full E35z specifications →Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,051kg
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 E35z and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 3,051kg. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.