Head to head
JCB 3CX vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 7,455kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 7,455kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Dig depth | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig | - |
| 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 3CX, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3CX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,455kg
The machine most people picture when they think of a building site, and still the default where one machine has to both dig and load. Groundworkers and utilities contractors buy it precisely to avoid putting two machines on a small site.
Listed by
- TPH Plant Hire - Gravesend, Northfleet
- 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 JCB 3CX and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 7,455kg. The JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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