Head to head
Kubota KX060-5 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 4,761kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 4,761kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX060-5 | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5441 kg | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Dig depth | 3875 mm | - |
| Width | 1960 mm | - |
| Engine power | 47.6 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 KX060-5, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX060-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,761kg
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 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 KX060-5 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 4,761kg. The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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