Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The Kubota KX71-3 is 23cm wider and is 22cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Kubota KX71-3 is 23cm wider.
- Length: the Kubota KX71-3 is 22cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Length | 14ft 11in | 4,049 mm |
| Width | 4ft 11in | 990 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Dig depth | - | 2,683 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 22cm 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 ET20 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Wacker Neuson ET20?
The Kubota KX71-3 is 23cm wider and is 22cm longer. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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