Head to head
Kubota U10-3 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Kubota U10-3 is the bigger machine by 440kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U10-3 is the bigger machine by 440kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10-3 | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1120kg | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | - |
| 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 U10-3, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 440kg
A micro digger. At 1,120kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
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 U10-3 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Kubota U10-3 is the bigger machine by 440kg. The Kubota U10-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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