Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Wacker Neuson DV90 Dual View Dumper
The Wacker Neuson DV90 Dual View Dumper has 44kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,152kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson DV90 Dual View Dumper has 44kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson DV90 Dual View Dumper is the bigger machine by 3,152kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Wacker Neuson DV90 Dual View Dumper | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 4,852 - 5,101 kg |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 55.4 kW (74.3 hp) standard, 100 kW (134.1 hp) turbo |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | - |
| Payload | - | 9,000 kg (up to 9 tons) |
| Skip capacity | - | 3,750 l levelled / 4,600 l heaped / 2,400 l water level |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, 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 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 DV90 Dual View Dumper if...
- you want one that has 44kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,152kg
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 Kubota U17-3a and the Wacker Neuson DV90 Dual View Dumper?
The Wacker Neuson DV90 Dual View Dumper has 44kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,152kg. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne 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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