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Kubota KX71-3 vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 3,395kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX71-3
Kubota KX71-3 - image: Penrith Tool Hire
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX71-3Yanmar ViO33-6
Operating weightapprox. 6,550lb (2,970kg)3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Length14ft 11in-
Width4ft 11in-
Engine power-18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Breakout force-29.9 kN
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 3,395kg

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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Full KX71-3 specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO33-6 if...

A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.

Full ViO33-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 3,395kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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