Head to head
Volvo FH16 750 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Volvo FH16 750 is a heavy haulage tractor unit, the highest-powered version of volvo's fh16 range. The Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Volvo FH16 750 | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | D16K, 750hp | Lombardini 12 LD 475, 15.0kW max at 3,000rpm |
| Torque | 3,550Nm | - |
| Gearbox | I-Shift automated with crawler gears | - |
| Configuration | 8x4 | - |
| Operating weight | - | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Centrifugal force | - | 100kN |
| Plate width | - | 700mm (970mm with extension plates) |
| Travel speed | - | 30m/min forward, 28m/min reverse |
Sources: Volvo FH16 750, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the FH16 750 if...
Volvo's most powerful FH16 tractor unit, bought by heavy haulage operators moving abnormal or very heavy loads. The 8x4 layout and crawler gears give it the traction and low-speed control that standard tractor units lack.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
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 Volvo FH16 750 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Volvo FH16 750 is a heavy haulage tractor unit, the highest-powered version of Volvo's FH16 range; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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