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Bomag BW 135 AD-5 vs Hitachi ZX135W-7

The Bomag BW 135 AD-5 has 236kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 135 AD-5
Bomag BW 135 AD-5 - image: BOMAG
Hitachi ZX135W-7
Hitachi ZX135W-7 - image: Alexandre Prevot, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 135 AD-5Hitachi ZX135W-7
Engine power34,1 kW105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249)
Weight4.050 kg-
Working width1.300 mm-
Emission stageStage V / TIER4f-
Operating weight-14,500 - 15,900kg

Sources: Bomag BW 135 AD-5, Hitachi ZX135W-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the BW 135 AD-5 if...

  • you want one that has 236kW more power

A larger light tandem roller for road repairs, driveways, car parks and small paving jobs. Used by surfacing contractors and hire fleets for asphalt and soil compaction.

Full BW 135 AD-5 specifications →

Buy or hire the ZX135W-7 if...

A road-legal wheeled excavator for contractors who need to self-drive between sites without a low-loader, such as utilities and highways crews. The short-tail-swing design keeps it usable on narrow verges and in traffic-managed lanes.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 135 AD-5 and the Hitachi ZX135W-7?

The Bomag BW 135 AD-5 has 236kW more power. The Bomag BW 135 AD-5 is a light articulated tandem roller for asphalt compaction; the Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator.

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