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Bobcat E55z vs Bomag BW 100 AD-5

The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 210kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bobcat E55z
Bobcat E55z - image: bobcat.com
Bomag BW 100 AD-5
Bomag BW 100 AD-5 - image: BOMAG

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E55zBomag BW 100 AD-5
Engine power36.4kW24,6 kW
Operating weight5271kg-
Dig depth3434mm-
Breakout force30.99kN-
Weight-2.550 kg
Working width-1.000 mm
Emission stage-Stage V / TIER4f

Sources: Bobcat E55z, Bomag BW 100 AD-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the E55z if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. 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.

Full E55z specifications →

Buy or hire the BW 100 AD-5 if...

  • you want one that has 210kW 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 E55z and the Bomag BW 100 AD-5?

The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 210kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Bomag BW 100 AD-5 is a light articulated tandem roller for asphalt and soil.

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