Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Kubota KX71-3
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,205kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,205kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Kubota KX71-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3T-2 if...
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-2 specifications →Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,205kg
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 3T-2 and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,205kg. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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