Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Kubota U17-3a is the bigger machine by 1,020kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U17-3a is the bigger machine by 1,020kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | - |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | - |
| 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 U17-3a, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U17-3a if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,020kg
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
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 U17-3a and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Kubota U17-3a is the bigger machine by 1,020kg. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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