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Avant 528 vs Bomag BW 120 AD-5

The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 6kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Avant 528
Avant 528 - image: Avant Tecno
Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Avant 528Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Engine power19 kW (26 hp)24.6kW
Lifting capacity950 kg-
Lifting height2790 mm-
Weight1420 kg-
Operating weight-2,750kg

Sources: Avant 528, Bomag BW 120 AD-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 528 if...

A small articulated loader that fits through narrow gates and onto a trailer, used for landscaping, property maintenance and light site work with Avant attachments.

Full 528 specifications →

Buy or hire the BW 120 AD-5 if...

  • you want one that has 6kW more power

A compact double-drum roller for groundworks and surfacing contractors compacting asphalt or granular sub-base on driveways, footpaths and small resurfacing jobs. Its articulated frame keeps it manoeuvrable on confined sites.

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Full BW 120 AD-5 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the Bomag BW 120 AD-5?

The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 6kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller.

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