Head to head
Kubota U48-4 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 4,095kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 4,095kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U48-4 | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4775kg | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Engine power | 40.5PS | - |
| 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 U48-4, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U48-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,095kg
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 U48-4 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 4,095kg. The Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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