Head to head
Kubota U20 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator. The Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Travel speed | 2.2 / 4.2km/h | 30m/min forward, 28m/min reverse |
| Machine weight | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) | - |
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | - |
| Max dig depth | 2,540mm | - |
| Max width | 1,500mm | - |
| Operating weight | - | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Centrifugal force | - | 100kN |
| Plate width | - | 700mm (970mm with extension plates) |
| Engine | - | Lombardini 12 LD 475, 15.0kW max at 3,000rpm |
Sources: Kubota U20, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
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 U20 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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