Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is 87cm (3ft) wider and is 2.08m (7ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is 87cm (3ft) wider.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is 2.08m (7ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Length | 14ft 11in | 6,349 mm |
| Width | 4ft 11in | 2,088 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,895 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
| Engine power | - | 45.5 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 EW65 if...
- you want one that is 87cm (3ft) wider
- you want one that is 2.08m (7ft) longer
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 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 EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is 87cm (3ft) wider and is 2.08m (7ft) longer. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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