Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Mecalac TA6
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 2,405kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 2,405kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Mecalac TA6. 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 2,405kg
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 TA6 if...
A 6 tonne site dumper for groundworks, drainage and general site haulage on UK sites, with a choice of front or swivel skip. It has a foldable ROPS bar with side protection gates.
Full TA6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Mecalac TA6?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 2,405kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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