Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,235kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,235kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Mecalac 9MDX. 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 1,235kg
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 9MDX if...
A 9 tonne dumper with a fully enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab for bulk earthmoving, civils and road works on UK sites. Available with front tip or swivel skip.
Full 9MDX specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,235kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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