Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Kubota KX71-3
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 480kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 480kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Kubota KX71-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3CX Compact if...
Aimed at utility, highways and town-centre work where a full-size backhoe will not fit. Used for trenching, loading and breaking out on narrow roads, estates and tight sites.
Full 3CX Compact specifications →Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 480kg
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 3CX Compact and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 480kg. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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