Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 is 73cm (2.5ft) wider and is 1.87m (6ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is 73cm (2.5ft) wider.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is 1.87m (6ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Length | 14ft 11in | 6,137 mm |
| Width | 4ft 11in | 1,950 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Dig depth | - | 4,184 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
| Engine power | - | 42 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the ET65 if...
- you want one that is 73cm (2.5ft) wider
- you want one that is 1.87m (6ft) longer
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 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 ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 is 73cm (2.5ft) wider and is 1.87m (6ft) longer. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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