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Bomag BW 135 AD-5 vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The Bomag BW 135 AD-5 has 325kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 135 AD-5 has 325kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 135 AD-5 | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 34,1 kW | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm |
| Weight | 4.050 kg | - |
| Working width | 1.300 mm | - |
| Emission stage | Stage V / TIER4f | - |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,295 kg |
| Standard transport width | - | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) |
Sources: Bomag BW 135 AD-5, Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi 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 325kW 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 MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) if...
The Thwaites 1 Tonne Hi Tip, sold as the MACH2001, is one of the most common site dumpers on UK construction and groundworks hire fleets, used to move spoil, aggregate and materials around small to medium sites. Its narrow wheel option lets it pass through standard access points a wider dumper cannot. Thwaites builds its dumpers in Leamington Spa, and the 1 tonne class is typically the first machine a groundworks operator is trained and ticketed on.
Full MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 135 AD-5 and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The Bomag BW 135 AD-5 has 325kW more power. The Bomag BW 135 AD-5 is a light articulated tandem roller for asphalt compaction; the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport.
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