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Takeuchi TB225 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70

The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 1,720kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Takeuchi TB225
Takeuchi TB225 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.
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

Takeuchi TB225Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
Operating weight2400 kg680kg (710kg with extension plates)
Dig depth2580 mm-
Dump height2875 mm-
Breakout force19.3 kN-
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: Takeuchi TB225, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the TB225 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,720kg

A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.

Full TB225 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 Takeuchi TB225 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?

The Takeuchi TB225 is the bigger machine by 1,720kg. The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.

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