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Bomag BW 100 AD-5 vs Caterpillar D3

The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 168kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 100 AD-5
Bomag BW 100 AD-5 - image: BOMAG
Caterpillar D3
Caterpillar D3 - image: Peterson Cat

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 100 AD-5Caterpillar D3
Engine power24,6 kW77.6kW (104hp)
Weight2.550 kg-
Working width1.000 mm-
Emission stageStage V / TIER4f-
Operating weight-9362kg (20,640lb)
Blade capacity-2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks
Engine-Cat C3.6

Sources: Bomag BW 100 AD-5, Caterpillar D3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

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

  • you want one that has 168kW 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 →

Buy or hire the D3 if...

Caterpillar's smallest crawler dozer, used for fine grading, landscaping and confined-site work where a full-size dozer won't fit. Common in UK plant hire fleets alongside mini excavators.

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Full D3 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 100 AD-5 and the Caterpillar D3?

The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 168kW more power. The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 is a light articulated tandem roller for asphalt and soil; the Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer.

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