Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 2,565kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 2,565kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 3,985 kg |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.5 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40. 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 2,565kg
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 ECR40 if...
A short swing radius compact excavator for trenching, landscaping and building work in confined spaces. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a 4 tonne digger is needed close to walls and traffic.
Full ECR40 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 2,565kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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