Head to head
Takeuchi TB260 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 5,055kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 5,055kg.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB260 | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5735 kg | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Dig depth | 3895 mm | - |
| Dump height | 4220 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 43.2 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 TB260, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB260 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,055kg
A 6 tonne class digger used by groundworks, drainage and civils contractors for deeper trenches, pipe laying and loading lorries. Hire fleets stock it as the step up from 3 to 4 tonne machines.
Full TB260 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.
Listed by
- Baz plant Sales agricultural plant and machinery dealer - Chesterfield
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB260 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 5,055kg. The Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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