Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Kubota K008-5 is the bigger machine by 295kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota K008-5 is the bigger machine by 295kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | - |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | - |
| 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: Kubota K008-5, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 295kg
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
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 Kubota K008-5 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Kubota K008-5 is the bigger machine by 295kg. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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