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Bomag BW 100 AD-5 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
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 Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Bomag BW 100 AD-5, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. 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 Power Swivel if...
A 6 tonne dumper whose skip swivels so it can tip to either side, useful for loading into trenches and working along narrow roads or site edges. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Power Swivel specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 100 AD-5 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
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 Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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