Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 2,975kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 2,975kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Dig depth | - | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 2,975kg
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 ViO38-6 if...
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
Full ViO38-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 2,975kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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