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Bomag BW 135 AD-5 vs Hitachi ZX145W-6

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 ZX145W-6
Hitachi ZX145W-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 135 AD-5Hitachi ZX145W-6
Engine power34,1 kW105kW (ISO14396)
Weight4.050 kg-
Working width1.300 mm-
Emission stageStage V / TIER4f-
Operating weight-15,000 - 17,200kg
Dig depth-5,520 - 5,770mm

Sources: Bomag BW 135 AD-5, Hitachi ZX145W-6. 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 ZX145W-6 if...

Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.

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Full ZX145W-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 135 AD-5 and the Hitachi ZX145W-6?

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 ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator.

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