Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Kubota KX71-3
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,710kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,710kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Kubota KX71-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...
Suits groundworkers who need to tip to the side or rear without turning the whole machine, useful in trenches or narrow access where reversing to line up a straight-tip skip is awkward. The 6 tonne capacity sits in the middle of JCB's swivel dumper range.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,710kg
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 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,710kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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