Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Takeuchi TB230
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 3,675kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 3,675kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 2875 kg |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Takeuchi TB230. 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 3,675kg
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 TB230 if...
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 3,675kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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