Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Kubota U27-4
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 3,960kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 3,960kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Kubota U27-4. 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 3,960kg
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 U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Kubota U27-4?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 3,960kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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