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JCB 19C-1 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70

The JCB 19C-1 is the bigger machine by 1,230kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 19C-1
JCB 19C-1 - image: JCB
Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 - image: other Wacker Neuson models shown; photo Georgfotoart, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 19C-1Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
Operating weight1910 kg680kg (710kg with extension plates)
Dig depth2.81 m-
Dump height2.81 m-
Engine power11.7 kW-
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: JCB 19C-1, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 19C-1 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,230kg

A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.

Full 19C-1 specifications →

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.

Full DPU100-70 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 19C-1 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?

The JCB 19C-1 is the bigger machine by 1,230kg. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.

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