Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 8,050kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 8,050kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| 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 ZX75US-5, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,050kg
A 7-8 tonne excavator with a reduced tail swing radius, letting it work close to walls and in restricted urban sites. A common size in UK plant hire fleets for groundworks and drainage.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 ZX75US-5 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 8,050kg. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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