The DPM 30 penetrometer can be equipped with three types of motors: a gasoline engine and two electric motors, at 115 Vac and 230 Vac
| Type | 4-stroke, unleaded gasoline fueled, forced air cooling, single-cylinder, silencer |
| Starting | Pull start |
| Power (Hp) -(kW) | 4 – 2.94 at 3060 rpm |
| Displacement (cm3) – (inch3) | 127 – 7.74 |
| Air filter | Pre-filter stocking and cartridge filter |
| Consumption (liters/hour) – (US gallons/hour) | Variable from 0.54 – 0.14 to 1.22 – 0.32 depending on the power required |
| Non-binding data, subject to change |
Gasoline Engine
| Type | Single-phase asynchronous motor |
| Power consumption (W) | 1800 |
| Current used | 230 Vac alternating 50 Hz |
| Power (hp) - (kW) | 2.5 - 1.8 at 2800 rpm |
| Starting controls | Integrated electrical box with start button and emergency stop |
| Connection to the power grid | The box includes a 2-pole plug (plus ground). A 2-pole socket (plus ground) 16A and 250V is supplied |
| Non-binding data, subject to change |
Electric Motor 230 Vac
| Type | Single-phase asynchronous motor |
| Power consumption (W) | 1700 |
| Current used | 115 Vac alternating 60 Hz |
| Power (hp) - (kW) | 2.3 - 1.7 at 3420 rpm |
| Starting controls | Integrated electrical box with start button and emergency stop |
| Connection to the power grid | The box includes a 2-pole plug (plus ground). A 2-pole socket (plus ground) 20A and 130V is supplied |
| Non-binding data, subject to change |
Electric Motor 115 Vac