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Kubota KX71-3 vs Wacker Neuson ET90

The Wacker Neuson ET90 is 1.03m (3.5ft) wider and is 2.87m (9.5ft) longer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

KX71-3
Kubota KX71-3
Wacker Neuson ET90
Wacker Neuson ET90 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX71-3Wacker Neuson ET90
Operating weightapprox. 6,550lb (2,970kg)8,710 to 10,506 kg
Length14ft 11in7,139 mm
Width4ft 11in2,250 mm
Breakout force-74 kN
Dig depth-4,679 mm
Height-2,562 mm
Engine power-55.4 kW

Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 ET90 if...

  • you want one that is 1.03m (3.5ft) wider
  • you want one that is 2.87m (9.5ft) longer

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 mm.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Wacker Neuson ET90?

The Wacker Neuson ET90 is 1.03m (3.5ft) wider and is 2.87m (9.5ft) longer. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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