Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Takeuchi TB250-2
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,430kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,430kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Takeuchi TB250-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 5120kg |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Ground reach | - | 5985mm |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 37.2 kN |
| Arm digging force | - | 22.9 kN |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Takeuchi TB250-2. 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 1,430kg
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 TB250-2 if...
A 5 tonne tracked excavator with a short tail swing, suited to groundworks, civils and utility work in tight sites. Plant hire firms and contractors use this size for trenching, drainage and foundation digging.
Full TB250-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Takeuchi TB250-2?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,430kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB250-2 is a 5 tonne reduced tail swing mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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