Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Wacker Neuson Dual View Dumper DV60
The Wacker Neuson Dual View Dumper DV60 has 44kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,520kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson Dual View Dumper DV60 has 44kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson Dual View Dumper DV60 is the bigger machine by 2,520kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Wacker Neuson Dual View Dumper DV60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 4,220 - 4,549 kg |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 55.4 kW (74.3 hp) standard, 100 kW (134.1 hp) turbo |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | - |
| Payload | - | 6,000 kg (up to 6 tons) |
| Skip capacity | - | 2,700 l levelled / 3,500 l heaped |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Wacker Neuson Dual View Dumper DV60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the Dual View Dumper DV60 if...
- you want one that has 44kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,520kg
The DV60 suits groundworks and demolition sites moving muck and aggregate over rough ground, since its swivelling Dual View console lets the operator always face the direction of travel instead of driving in reverse. Its 6 tonne payload sits above a typical mini dumper but below the larger DV90.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U17-3a and the Wacker Neuson Dual View Dumper DV60?
The Wacker Neuson Dual View Dumper DV60 has 44kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,520kg. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson Dual View Dumper DV60 is a wacker Neuson's 6 tonne swivel-cab site dumper, with a rotating operator console that keeps the driver facing forward in both directions of travel..
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