Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Takeuchi TB216
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,685kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,685kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,390 mm |
| Engine power | - | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Takeuchi TB216. 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 4,685kg
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 TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Takeuchi TB216?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,685kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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