Head to head
Caterpillar 301.7 CR vs Wacker Neuson DV90 Dual View Dumper
The Wacker Neuson DV90 Dual View Dumper has 40kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,937kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson DV90 Dual View Dumper has 40kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson DV90 Dual View Dumper is the bigger machine by 2,937kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 301.7 CR | Wacker Neuson DV90 Dual View Dumper | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,915 kg (4,222 lb) | 4,852 - 5,101 kg |
| Engine power | 15.7 kW (21 hp) | 55.4 kW (74.3 hp) standard, 100 kW (134.1 hp) turbo |
| Dig depth | 2,540 mm (100 in) (long stick) | - |
| Payload | - | 9,000 kg (up to 9 tons) |
| Skip capacity | - | 3,750 l levelled / 4,600 l heaped / 2,400 l water level |
Sources: Caterpillar 301.7 CR, Wacker Neuson DV90 Dual View Dumper. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 301.7 CR if...
The Cat 301.7 CR is Caterpillar's roughly 2 tonne mini excavator, built around the Cat C1.1 engine and backed by Caterpillar's dealer network for parts and service. It is specified on UK sites for the same drainage, groundworks and utility jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and Takeuchi TB216, with buyers often citing Cat's residual values and dealer support over price. It is one of the smaller models in Caterpillar's wider mini excavator line-up, which extends up to around 10 tonnes.
Full 301.7 CR specifications →Buy or hire the DV90 Dual View Dumper if...
- you want one that has 40kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,937kg
The DV90 suits larger groundworks and haul jobs where a site needs more payload per trip than a DV60 or a standard skip dumper can offer, while keeping the same forward-facing Dual View console for safer reversing. Its hydrostatic four-wheel drive is aimed at sites with soft or uneven ground.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and the Wacker Neuson DV90 Dual View Dumper?
The Wacker Neuson DV90 Dual View Dumper has 40kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,937kg. The Caterpillar 301.7 CR is a a sub-2 tonne conventional-tail-swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson DV90 Dual View Dumper is a wacker Neuson's 9 tonne swivel-cab site dumper, the larger machine in the Dual View range..
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