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Kubota KX019-4 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70

The Kubota KX019-4 is the bigger machine by 1.1 tonnes.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX019-4
Kubota KX019-4 - image: kuk.kubota-eu.com
DPU100-70
Wacker Neuson DPU100-70

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX019-4Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
Operating weight1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy680kg (710kg with extension plates)
Dig depth2,580mm maximum-
Maximum reach4,070mm-
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 KX019-4, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1.1 tonnes

Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.

Full KX019-4 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.

Full DPU100-70 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX019-4 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?

The Kubota KX019-4 is the bigger machine by 1.1 tonnes. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.

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