Head to head
Bomag BW 100 AD-5 vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 228kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 228kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 100 AD-5 | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 24,6 kW | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Weight | 2.550 kg | - |
| Working width | 1.000 mm | - |
| Emission stage | Stage V / TIER4f | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: Bomag BW 100 AD-5, Thwaites MACH2080 (3 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 228kW 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 MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) if...
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Power Swivel, badged MACH2080, is the step-up size from the 1 tonne class and a standard fixture on larger UK groundworks and civils sites needing higher payload per cycle. Its power swivel skip rotates independently of the direction of travel, letting the operator tip to the side without turning the whole machine around. It is hired alongside excavators of a similar class to keep material moving off the dig face.
Full MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 100 AD-5 and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 228kW more power. The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 is a light articulated tandem roller for asphalt and soil; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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