Head to head
Kubota KX030-4 vs Kubota KX71-3
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 3,760kg. The Kubota KX030-4 is 28cm wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 3,760kg.
- Width: the Kubota KX030-4 is 28cm wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX030-4 | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2790 kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Width | 1500 mm | 4ft 11in |
| Dig depth | 2870 mm | - |
| Engine power | 17.7 kw | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
Sources: Kubota KX030-4, Kubota KX71-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...
- you want one that is 28cm wider
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 specifications →Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,760kg
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 KX030-4 and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 3,760kg. The Kubota KX030-4 is 28cm wider. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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