Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,305kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,305kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
| Dig depth | - | 2450 / 2655 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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 4,305kg
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 ViO23-6 if...
A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full ViO23-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,305kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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