Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 1,910kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 1,910kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| 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 U27-4, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,910kg
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
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 U27-4 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 1,910kg. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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