Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,065kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,065kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 5485 kg |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Engine power | - | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 1,065kg
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 ViO57-6B if...
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 1,065kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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