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Bomag BW 135 AD-5 vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel

The Bomag BW 135 AD-5 has 322kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 135 AD-5
Bomag BW 135 AD-5 - image: BOMAG
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel - image: McGovern Plant Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 135 AD-5JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
Engine power34,1 kW18.9kW
Weight4.050 kg-
Working width1.300 mm-
Emission stageStage V / TIER4f-
Operating weight-2,390kg
Skip capacity-1,615 litres (heaped)

Sources: Bomag BW 135 AD-5, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. 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 322kW 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 STH-2S5 Swivel if...

A compact swivel dumper for smaller groundworks and landscaping contractors who need to tip to the side without repositioning, popular on domestic extension and garden sites where access is tight.

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Full STH-2S5 Swivel specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 135 AD-5 and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?

The Bomag BW 135 AD-5 has 322kW more power. The Bomag BW 135 AD-5 is a light articulated tandem roller for asphalt compaction; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.

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