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Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator. The Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | - |
| Centrifugal force | - | 100kN |
| Plate width | - | 700mm (970mm with extension plates) |
| Travel speed | - | 30m/min forward, 28m/min reverse |
| Engine | - | Lombardini 12 LD 475, 15.0kW max at 3,000rpm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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