Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Kubota KX71-3
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,279kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,279kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Kubota KX71-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. 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
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,279kg
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 E55z and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,279kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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