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Kubota U36-4 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70

The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 3,075kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota U36-4
Kubota U36-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited
Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 - image: other Wacker Neuson models shown; photo Georgfotoart, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota U36-4Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
Operating weight3755 kg680kg (710kg with extension plates)
Dig depth3410 mm-
Width1700 mm-
Engine power17.8 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 U36-4, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the U36-4 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,075kg

A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.

Full U36-4 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.

Full DPU100-70 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota U36-4 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?

The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 3,075kg. The Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.

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