Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Wacker Neuson DW10
The Wacker Neuson DW10 has 8kW more power. The Kubota U17-3a is the bigger machine by 468kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson DW10 has 8kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota U17-3a is the bigger machine by 468kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Wacker Neuson DW10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 1,232 to 1,278 kg |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 18.9 kW |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | - |
| Length | - | 3,133 mm |
| Width | - | 1,194 mm |
| Height | - | 2,723 mm |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Skip capacity | - | 415 l |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Wacker Neuson DW10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U17-3a if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 468kg
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
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the DW10 if...
- you want one that has 8kW more power
A 1 tonne front-tip site dumper, the size hired to move spoil and aggregate across a building plot or a big garden job where a barrow would take all day.
Full DW10 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U17-3a and the Wacker Neuson DW10?
The Wacker Neuson DW10 has 8kW more power. The Kubota U17-3a is the bigger machine by 468kg. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson DW10 is a wheel dumper, 1 tonne payload.
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