Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 2,876kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 2,876kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | - |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Engine power | 18.4 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 35Z-1, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,876kg
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-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.
Listed by
- Baz plant Sales agricultural plant and machinery dealer - Chesterfield
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 35Z-1 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 2,876kg. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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