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Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 vs Yanmar SV17VT

The Yanmar SV17VT is the bigger machine by 1,020kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 - image: other Wacker Neuson models shown; photo Georgfotoart, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Yanmar SV17VT
Yanmar SV17VT - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Wacker Neuson DPU100-70Yanmar SV17VT
Operating weight680kg (710kg with extension plates)1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin)
Centrifugal force100kN-
Plate width700mm (970mm with extension plates)-
Travel speed30m/min forward, 28m/min reverse-
EngineLombardini 12 LD 475, 15.0kW max at 3,000rpm-
Engine power-11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm)
Breakout force-16 kN
Fuel tank-27 l

Sources: Wacker Neuson DPU100-70, Yanmar SV17VT. 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.

Full DPU100-70 specifications →

Buy or hire the SV17VT if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,020kg

A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.

Full SV17VT specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 and the Yanmar SV17VT?

The Yanmar SV17VT is the bigger machine by 1,020kg. The Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.

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