Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,425kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,425kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | - | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 4,425kg
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 ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,425kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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