Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Kubota KX71-3
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 5,575kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 5,575kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | - |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Kubota KX71-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,575kg
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 Kubota K008-5 and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 5,575kg. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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