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Bomag BW 100 AD-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET20

The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 232kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 100 AD-5
Bomag BW 100 AD-5 - image: BOMAG
Wacker Neuson ET20
Wacker Neuson ET20 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 100 AD-5Wacker Neuson ET20
Engine power24,6 kW13.8 kW
Weight2.550 kg-
Working width1.000 mm-
Emission stageStage V / TIER4f-
Breakout force-18.8 kN
Length-4,049 mm
Operating weight-2,005 to 2,526 kg
Dig depth-2,683 mm
Width-990 mm
Height-2,385 mm

Sources: Bomag BW 100 AD-5, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 232kW 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 ET20 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.

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Full ET20 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 100 AD-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET20?

The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 232kW more power. The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 is a light articulated tandem roller for asphalt and soil; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.

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