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Bomag BW 100 AD-5 vs Takeuchi TB216

The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 235kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 100 AD-5
Bomag BW 100 AD-5 - image: BOMAG
Takeuchi TB216
Takeuchi TB216 - image: takeuchi-mfg.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 100 AD-5Takeuchi TB216
Engine power24,6 kW11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70)
Weight2.550 kg-
Working width1.000 mm-
Emission stageStage V / TIER4f-
Operating weight-1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy)
Dig depth-2,390 mm
Extendable undercarriage width-980 - 1,300 mm

Sources: Bomag BW 100 AD-5, Takeuchi TB216. 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 235kW 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 TB216 if...

The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.

Full TB216 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 100 AD-5 and the Takeuchi TB216?

The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 235kW more power. The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 is a light articulated tandem roller for asphalt and soil; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.

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