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Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel. The Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) | 1,725 to 2,405 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 | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson DPU100-70, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
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 ET18?
The Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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