Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Kubota U48-4
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,775kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,775kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Kubota U48-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 4775kg |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Engine power | - | 40.5PS |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Kubota U48-4. 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 1,775kg
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 U48-4 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Kubota U48-4?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,775kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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