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Bomag BW 100 AD-5 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 191kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 191kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 100 AD-5 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 24,6 kW | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Weight | 2.550 kg | - |
| Working width | 1.000 mm | - |
| Emission stage | Stage V / TIER4f | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3400 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Bomag BW 100 AD-5, Thwaites 6 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 191kW 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 6 Tonne Front Tip if...
A 6 tonne front tip dumper for bulk earthmoving, road and utility groundworks and quarry or aggregate haulage on larger UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 100 AD-5 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 191kW more power. The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 is a light articulated tandem roller for asphalt and soil; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper.
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