Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,850kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,850kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Engine power | - | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 the bigger machine by 4,850kg
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 SV17VT if...
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,850kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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