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Bomag BW 135 AD-5 vs Hitachi ZX220W-5B

The Bomag BW 135 AD-5 has 219kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 135 AD-5
Bomag BW 135 AD-5 - image: BOMAG
Hitachi ZX220W-5B
Hitachi ZX220W-5B - image: McGovern Plant Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 135 AD-5Hitachi ZX220W-5B
Engine power34,1 kW122kW
Weight4.050 kg-
Working width1.300 mm-
Emission stageStage V / TIER4f-
Operating weight-21,400 - 24,000kg

Sources: Bomag BW 135 AD-5, Hitachi ZX220W-5B. 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 219kW 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 ZX220W-5B if...

A heavier wheeled excavator for contractors who need crawler-excavator-like dig performance with road mobility, such as sewer renewal and larger utility schemes. The two-piece boom gives more flexible reach over obstacles than a monoblock design.

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Full ZX220W-5B specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 135 AD-5 and the Hitachi ZX220W-5B?

The Bomag BW 135 AD-5 has 219kW more power. The Bomag BW 135 AD-5 is a light articulated tandem roller for asphalt compaction; the Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom.

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