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Bomag BW 135 AD-5 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Bomag BW 135 AD-5 has 316kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 135 AD-5 has 316kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 135 AD-5 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 34,1 kW | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Weight | 4.050 kg | - |
| Working width | 1.300 mm | - |
| Emission stage | Stage V / TIER4f | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Bomag BW 135 AD-5, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. 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 316kW 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 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.
Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 135 AD-5 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Bomag BW 135 AD-5 has 316kW more power. The Bomag BW 135 AD-5 is a light articulated tandem roller for asphalt compaction; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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