Head to head
Bomag BW 100 AD-5 vs SANY SY26U
The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 231kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 231kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 100 AD-5 | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 24,6 kW | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Weight | 2.550 kg | - |
| Working width | 1.000 mm | - |
| Emission stage | Stage V / TIER4f | - |
| Operating weight | - | 2,660 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,810 mm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Bomag BW 100 AD-5, SANY SY26U. 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 231kW 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 SY26U if...
The SANY SY26U is a 2.6 tonne mini excavator positioned as a value alternative to the established Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi machines in the same size class, sold in the UK through a small number of appointed dealers. SANY's UK presence is newer and thinner than the market leaders, so buyers weigh the lower purchase price against a less mature parts and resale network. It is more often bought outright by owner-operators than stocked in volume by the large national hire fleets.
Full SY26U specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 100 AD-5 and the SANY SY26U?
The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 231kW more power. The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 is a light articulated tandem roller for asphalt and soil; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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