Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Manitou MT933
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 595kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 595kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 7,145kg |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Manitou MT933. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
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 MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 595kg
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Manitou MT933?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 595kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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