Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Bomag BW 100 AD-5
The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 236kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 236kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Bomag BW 100 AD-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 24,6 kW |
| Operating weight | 1712kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Weight | - | 2.550 kg |
| Working width | - | 1.000 mm |
| Emission stage | - | Stage V / TIER4f |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Bomag BW 100 AD-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the BW 100 AD-5 if...
- you want one that has 236kW more power
A small tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patch repairs and landscaping. Used by small surfacing gangs and plant hire fleets for asphalt and soil compaction.
Full BW 100 AD-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Bomag BW 100 AD-5?
The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 236kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Bomag BW 100 AD-5 is a light articulated tandem roller for asphalt and soil.
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