Head to head
Ammann ARX 26-2 vs Bomag BW 80 AD-5
The Ammann ARX 26-2 has 10kW more power and is the bigger machine by 980kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Ammann ARX 26-2 has 10kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Ammann ARX 26-2 is the bigger machine by 980kg.
Specifications side by side
| Ammann ARX 26-2 | Bomag BW 80 AD-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2530 kg | 1,550kg |
| Engine power | 25 kW | 15.1kW |
| Working width | 1200 mm | - |
Sources: Ammann ARX 26-2, Bomag BW 80 AD-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ARX 26-2 if...
- you want one that has 10kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 980kg
A 1.2 m drum width articulated tandem roller used by surfacing and groundworks contractors on footpaths, car parks, driveways and small road repairs. It sits between a walk-behind roller and a full-size ride-on.
Full ARX 26-2 specifications →Buy or hire the BW 80 AD-5 if...
A small articulated tandem roller for compacting asphalt patch repairs and thin overlays where a heavier roller would be overkill, used by groundworkers and utility reinstatement contractors.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ammann ARX 26-2 and the Bomag BW 80 AD-5?
The Ammann ARX 26-2 has 10kW more power and is the bigger machine by 980kg. The Ammann ARX 26-2 is a articulated double drum tandem roller for soil and asphalt; the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller.
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