Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Bomag BW 80 AD-5
The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 has 8kW more power and is the bigger machine by 374kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 has 8kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is the bigger machine by 374kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Bomag BW 80 AD-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 1,550kg |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 15.1kW |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Bomag BW 80 AD-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
Buy or hire the BW 80 AD-5 if...
- you want one that has 8kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 374kg
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 Bobcat E10z and the Bomag BW 80 AD-5?
The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 has 8kW more power and is the bigger machine by 374kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller.
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