Head to head
Bomag BW 100 AD-5 vs Hitachi ZX225US-7
The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 118kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 118kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 100 AD-5 | Hitachi ZX225US-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 24,6 kW | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) |
| Weight | 2.550 kg | - |
| Working width | 1.000 mm | - |
| Emission stage | Stage V / TIER4f | - |
| Operating weight | - | 24,800 - 29,100kg |
| Dig depth | - | 6,120mm |
Sources: Bomag BW 100 AD-5, Hitachi ZX225US-7. 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 118kW 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 ZX225US-7 if...
For contractors working in restricted yards or alongside live structures who still need the dig performance of a 20-tonne-plus machine. The reduced tail swing keeps the counterweight closer to the tracks than a standard crawler excavator of this size.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 100 AD-5 and the Hitachi ZX225US-7?
The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 118kW more power. The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 is a light articulated tandem roller for asphalt and soil; the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator.
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