Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The JCB 8008 CTS is the bigger machine by 326kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 8008 CTS is the bigger machine by 326kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | - |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| 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 8008 CTS, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8008 CTS if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 326kg
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
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 8008 CTS and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The JCB 8008 CTS is the bigger machine by 326kg. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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