Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Kubota KX71-3
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 5,544kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 5,544kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | - |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Kubota KX71-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,544kg
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 8008 CTS and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 5,544kg. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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