Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Kubota KX71-3 is 23cm wider and is 62cm (2ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Kubota KX71-3 is 23cm wider.
- Length: the Kubota KX71-3 is 62cm (2ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Length | 14ft 11in | 3,644 mm |
| Width | 4ft 11in | 990 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 23cm wider
- you want one that is 62cm (2ft) longer
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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Kubota KX71-3 is 23cm wider and is 62cm (2ft) longer. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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