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Bomag BW 100 AD-5 vs Yanmar ViO26-6

The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 230kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 100 AD-5
Bomag BW 100 AD-5 - image: BOMAG
Yanmar ViO26-6
Yanmar ViO26-6 - image: other Yanmar models shown; photo Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 100 AD-5Yanmar ViO26-6
Engine power24,6 kW15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm
Weight2.550 kg-
Working width1.000 mm-
Emission stageStage V / TIER4f-
Operating weight-2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab)
Engine-Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel
Max digging depth-2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm)
Digging force-24.5kN (bucket)

Sources: Bomag BW 100 AD-5, Yanmar ViO26-6. 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 230kW 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 ViO26-6 if...

A 2.6-tonne zero-tailswing mini digger widely used by plant hire firms for groundwork in tight spaces such as gardens and driveways, where its lack of rear overhang keeps it clear of walls and fences while slewing.

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Full ViO26-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 100 AD-5 and the Yanmar ViO26-6?

The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 has 230kW more power. The Bomag BW 100 AD-5 is a light articulated tandem roller for asphalt and soil; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.

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