Head to head
Kubota KX027-4 vs Kubota KX71-3
The Kubota KX027-4 is 18cm wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Kubota KX027-4 is 18cm wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX027-4 | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 1400mm | 4ft 11in |
| Dig depth | 2740mm | - |
| Operating weight | - | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
Sources: Kubota KX027-4, Kubota KX71-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX027-4 if...
- you want one that is 18cm wider
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. In this size it digs to 2740mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
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 KX027-4 and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Kubota KX027-4 is 18cm wider. The Kubota KX027-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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