Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 2,050kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 2,050kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Niftylift HR15 4x4. 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 2,050kg
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 HR15 4x4 if...
A British-built boom lift favoured by hire fleets for its narrow 2m width and tight turning circle, which let it reach working heights that normally require a much larger machine on a more constrained site. The flexible boom design allows working up and over obstacles.
Full HR15 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 2,050kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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