Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Kubota U10
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 5,350kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 5,350kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Kubota U10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,350kg
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
Buy or hire the U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Kubota U10?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 5,350kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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