Head to head
Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator. The Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC26MR-5 | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,625 to 2,855kg | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| 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: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PC26MR-5 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.6 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry.
Listed by
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
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 Komatsu PC26MR-5 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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