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Ammann ARX 26-2 vs Hamm HD 12i VV

The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 165kg.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Ammann ARX 26-2
Ammann ARX 26-2 - image: Ammann
Hamm HD 12i VV
Hamm HD 12i VV - image: HAMM (Wirtgen Group)

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ammann ARX 26-2Hamm HD 12i VV
Operating weight2530 kg2,695 kg
Working width1200 mm-
Engine power25 kW-
Drum width-1,200 mm
Maximum working width-1,250 mm
Power ISO 14396-24.6 kW

Sources: Ammann ARX 26-2, Hamm HD 12i VV. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ARX 26-2 if...

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 HD 12i VV if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 165kg

A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.

Full HD 12i VV specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ammann ARX 26-2 and the Hamm HD 12i VV?

The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 165kg. The Ammann ARX 26-2 is a articulated double drum tandem roller for soil and asphalt; the Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums.

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