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Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator. The Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | - |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | - |
| 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 ZX145W-6, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
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 ZX145W-6 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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