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Kubota KX037-4 vs Kubota KX71-3

The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 3,032kg. The Kubota KX037-4 is 33cm (1ft) wider.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX037-4
Kubota KX037-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited
Kubota KX71-3
Kubota KX71-3 - image: Penrith Tool Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX037-4Kubota KX71-3
Operating weight3518 kgapprox. 6,550lb (2,970kg)
Width1550 mm4ft 11in
Dig depth3410 mm-
Engine power17.8 kw-
Length-14ft 11in

Sources: Kubota KX037-4, Kubota KX71-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX037-4 if...

  • you want one that is 33cm (1ft) wider

A 3.5 tonne class digger used by groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets for trenching, foundations and landscaping. Suits sites that need more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine.

Full KX037-4 specifications →

Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,032kg

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.

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Full KX71-3 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX037-4 and the Kubota KX71-3?

The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 3,032kg. The Kubota KX037-4 is 33cm (1ft) wider. The Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.

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