Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Kubota KX71-3
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 1,585kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 1,585kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: JCB 3CX, Kubota KX71-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3CX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,585kg
The machine most people picture when they think of a building site, and still the default where one machine has to both dig and load. Groundworkers and utilities contractors buy it precisely to avoid putting two machines on a small site.
Listed by
- TPH Plant Hire - Gravesend, Northfleet
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
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 and the Kubota KX71-3?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 1,585kg. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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