Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Kubota U17-3a
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,850kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,850kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Kubota U17-3a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 1,700kg |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,460mm |
| Engine power | - | 11.3kW |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Kubota U17-3a. 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 4,850kg
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 U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Kubota U17-3a?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,850kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator.
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