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Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel. The Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| 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 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
| Engine power | - | 9.9 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson DPU100-70, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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