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Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel. The Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) | 4,032 to 5,206 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 | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
| Engine power | - | 32.5 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson DPU100-70, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 ET42 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 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 ET42?
The Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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