plant hire - head to head
Ammann vs Bomag
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Ammann | Bomag | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Switzerland (Langenthal) | Germany |
| Making trailers since | 1869 | 1957 |
| UK availability | Available, smaller network | Good UK dealer coverage |
| Range covers | Tandem and single drum rollers, Vibratory plates, Vibratory rammers, Walk-behind rollers | Rollers and compaction equipment, Cold planers, Soil stabilisers/recyclers, Plate compactors |
| Best known for | ARX tandem rollers | BW AD-5 tandem rollers |
Choose Ammann if...
A Swiss family-owned maker of compaction equipment, asphalt plants and pavers. UK contractors and hire fleets look at it for light plates, rammers and small tandem rollers as an alternative to BOMAG and Wacker Neuson.
Look at: ARX tandem rollers, APF and APR plates, ATR rammers
Full Ammann profile →Choose Bomag if...
Bomag is a German manufacturer specialising in compaction equipment - rollers, plate compactors, cold planers and soil stabilisers - rather than a full construction equipment line. UK groundworks and surfacing contractors hire its light and medium tandem rollers for asphalt patching, driveway and footpath compaction where a heavier single-drum roller would be unnecessary.
Look at: BW AD-5 tandem rollers, Single drum rollers
Full Bomag profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK plant hire companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Ammann vs Bomag - common questions
Is Ammann better than Bomag?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. A Swiss family-owned maker of compaction equipment, asphalt plants and pavers. UK contractors and hire fleets look at it for light plates, rammers and small tandem rollers as an alternative to BOMAG and Wacker Neuson. Bomag is a German manufacturer specialising in compaction equipment - rollers, plate compactors, cold planers and soil stabilisers - rather than a full construction equipment line. UK groundworks and surfacing contractors hire its light and medium tandem rollers for asphalt patching, driveway and footpath compaction where a heavier single-drum roller would be unnecessary.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Ammann or Bomag?
Ammann: The maker publishes a UK English edition of its site; check local hire and dealer stock for specific models. Bomag: Widely stocked by general plant hire companies across the UK, mainly for light and medium compaction work.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK plant hire companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
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GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.