Head to head
Kubota KX018-4 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 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
| Kubota KX018-4 | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1720kg | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Dig depth | 2380mm | - |
| Width | 1300mm | - |
| 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 KX018-4, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX018-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 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 Kubota KX018-4 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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