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Bomag BW 100 AD-5 vs Yanmar ViO20-6

The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 231kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 100 AD-5
Bomag BW 100 AD-5 - image: BOMAG
Yanmar ViO20-6
Yanmar ViO20-6 - image: TDX

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 100 AD-5Yanmar ViO20-6
Engine power24,6 kW15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm
Weight2.550 kg-
Working width1.000 mm-
Emission stageStage V / TIER4f-
Operating weight-2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy)
Dig depth-2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down)
Overall width-1,380 mm (54.3 in)

Sources: Bomag BW 100 AD-5, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 231kW 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 ViO20-6 if...

The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.

Full ViO20-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 100 AD-5 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?

The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 231kW more power. The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 is a light articulated tandem roller for asphalt and soil; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.

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