Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 115,020kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 115,020kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | Lombardini 12 LD 475, 15.0kW max at 3,000rpm |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Centrifugal force | - | 100kN |
| Plate width | - | 700mm (970mm with extension plates) |
| Travel speed | - | 30m/min forward, 28m/min reverse |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 115,020kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the DPU100-70 if...
A heavy reversible plate compactor for granular sub-base and asphalt work, too large for garden or driveway jobs. Its weight and centrifugal force suit groundworkers compacting trench backfill and road sub-base rather than small landscaping tasks.
Listed by
- Baz plant Sales agricultural plant and machinery dealer - Chesterfield
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 115,020kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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