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Bomag BW 100 AD-5 vs Caterpillar D6N

The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 122kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 100 AD-5
Bomag BW 100 AD-5 - image: BOMAG
Caterpillar D6N
Caterpillar D6N - image: Peterson Cat

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 100 AD-5Caterpillar D6N
Engine power24,6 kW124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm
Weight2.550 kg-
Working width1.000 mm-
Emission stageStage V / TIER4f-
Operating weight-16757kg (36,943lb)
Blade capacity-3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU)
Engine-Cat C7.1 ACERT

Sources: Bomag BW 100 AD-5, Caterpillar D6N. 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 122kW 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 D6N if...

A mid-size dozer used for earthmoving, site clearance and haul road maintenance. The VPAT blade option lets one machine angle, tilt and pitch for grading as well as straight pushing.

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Full D6N specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 100 AD-5 and the Caterpillar D6N?

The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 122kW more power. The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 is a light articulated tandem roller for asphalt and soil; the Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer.

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