Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Kubota U50-5
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 U50-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 4,775kg |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3,370mm |
| Engine power | - | 40.4kW |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Kubota U50-5. 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 U50-5 if...
A mid-size mini excavator for groundworkers who need more reach and dig depth than the smaller Kubota models while still keeping a compact machine for site access. Suits drainage, footings and utility trenching.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Kubota U50-5?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,775kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Kubota U50-5 is a 4.8 tonne mini excavator.
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