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Bomag BW 100 AD-5 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip

The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 221kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 100 AD-5
Bomag BW 100 AD-5 - image: BOMAG
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip - image: Molson Group

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 100 AD-5Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
Engine power24,6 kW24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm
Weight2.550 kg-
Working width1.000 mm-
Emission stageStage V / TIER4f-
Payload-3000 kg
Heaped capacity-1680 litres
Engine-Yanmar 3TNV88

Sources: Bomag BW 100 AD-5, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. 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 221kW 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 3 Tonne Front Tip if...

A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.

Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 100 AD-5 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?

The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 221kW more power. The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 is a light articulated tandem roller for asphalt and soil; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.

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