Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Kubota U10-3
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 5,430kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 5,430kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Kubota U10-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 1120kg |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Engine power | - | 10.2PS |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Kubota U10-3. 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 5,430kg
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 U10-3 if...
A micro digger. At 1,120kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Kubota U10-3?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 5,430kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Kubota U10-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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