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Bobcat E19 vs Bomag BW 120 AD-5

The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 15kW more power and is the bigger machine by 845kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bobcat E19
Bobcat E19 - image: bobcat.com
Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E19Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Operating weight1905kg2,750kg
Engine power10.1kW24.6kW
Dig depth2364mm-
Breakout force12.63kN-

Sources: Bobcat E19, Bomag BW 120 AD-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the E19 if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.

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

  • you want one that has 15kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 845kg

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 Bobcat E19 and the Bomag BW 120 AD-5?

The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 15kW more power and is the bigger machine by 845kg. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller.

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