Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Kubota KX71-3
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,060kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,060kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Kubota KX71-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 525-60 if...
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,060kg
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 525-60 and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,060kg. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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