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Kubota KX71-3 vs Wacker Neuson ET35

The Wacker Neuson ET35 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider and is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

KX71-3
Kubota KX71-3
Wacker Neuson ET35
Wacker Neuson ET35 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX71-3Wacker Neuson ET35
Operating weightapprox. 6,550lb (2,970kg)3,553 to 4,753 kg
Length14ft 11in5,271 mm
Width4ft 11in1,630 mm
Breakout force-35 kN
Dig depth-3,497 mm
Height-2,711 mm
Engine power-18.2 kW

Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Wacker Neuson ET35. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...

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.

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Buy or hire the ET35 if...

  • you want one that is 41cm (1.5ft) wider
  • you want one that is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm.

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Full ET35 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Wacker Neuson ET35?

The Wacker Neuson ET35 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider and is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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