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Bobcat E55z vs Bomag BW 120 AD-5

The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 2,521kg and has 12kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bobcat E55z
Bobcat E55z - image: bobcat.com
Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E55zBomag BW 120 AD-5
Operating weight5271kg2,750kg
Engine power36.4kW24.6kW
Dig depth3434mm-
Breakout force30.99kN-

Sources: Bobcat E55z, Bomag BW 120 AD-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the E55z if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,521kg
  • you want one that has 12kW more power

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 120 AD-5 if...

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 E55z and the Bomag BW 120 AD-5?

The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 2,521kg and has 12kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller.

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