Head to head
Kubota KX060-5 vs Kubota KX71-3
The Kubota KX060-5 is 74cm (2.5ft) wider. The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,109kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Kubota KX060-5 is 74cm (2.5ft) wider.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,109kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX060-5 | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5441 kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Width | 1960 mm | 4ft 11in |
| Dig depth | 3875 mm | - |
| Engine power | 47.6 kw | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Kubota KX71-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX060-5 if...
- you want one that is 74cm (2.5ft) wider
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,109kg
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 KX060-5 and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Kubota KX060-5 is 74cm (2.5ft) wider. The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,109kg. The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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