Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Kubota U36-4
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 2,795kg. The Kubota U36-4 is 48cm (1.5ft) wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 2,795kg.
- Width: the Kubota U36-4 is 48cm (1.5ft) wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Kubota U36-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 3755 kg |
| Width | 4ft 11in | 1700 mm |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3410 mm |
| Engine power | - | 17.8 kw |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Kubota U36-4. 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 2,795kg
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 U36-4 if...
- you want one that is 48cm (1.5ft) wider
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Kubota U36-4?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 2,795kg. The Kubota U36-4 is 48cm (1.5ft) wider. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.
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