Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Kubota KX71-3
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,801kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,801kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | - |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | - |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Kubota KX71-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 16C-1 if...
A small tow-behind digger for domestic groundworks, drainage and service trenches where a van or pickup is the transport. It suits hire fleets and builders working in gardens and tight side access.
Full 16C-1 specifications →Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,801kg
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 JCB 16C-1 and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,801kg. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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