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Kubota KX030-4 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70

The Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 2,110kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX030-4
Kubota KX030-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited
Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 - image: other Wacker Neuson models shown; photo Georgfotoart, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX030-4Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
Operating weight2790 kg680kg (710kg with extension plates)
Dig depth2870 mm-
Width1500 mm-
Engine power17.7 kw-
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 KX030-4, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,110kg

A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.

Full KX030-4 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 KX030-4 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?

The Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 2,110kg. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.

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