Head to head
Kubota KX080-4a vs Kubota KX71-3
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 1,690kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 1,690kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX080-4a | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8240kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Engine power | 63.2PS | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: Kubota KX080-4a, Kubota KX71-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX080-4a if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,690kg
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.2 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader.
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 KX080-4a and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 1,690kg. The Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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