Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Mecalac 6MCR
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 850kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 850kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Mecalac 6MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW |
| Tail swing radius | - | 1170 mm |
| Travel speed | - | 10 km/h |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Mecalac 6MCR. 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 850kg
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 6MCR if...
A compact crawler excavator for utility trenching, landscaping and work between buildings where a 2 tonne class footprint is needed with 6 tonne digging performance. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on tight UK sites.
Full 6MCR specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Mecalac 6MCR?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 850kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.
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