Head to head
Bomag BW 135 AD-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Bomag BW 135 AD-5 has 327kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 135 AD-5 has 327kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 135 AD-5 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 34,1 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Weight | 4.050 kg | - |
| Working width | 1.300 mm | - |
| Emission stage | Stage V / TIER4f | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Bomag BW 135 AD-5, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 327kW 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 135 AD-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Bomag BW 135 AD-5 has 327kW more power. The Bomag BW 135 AD-5 is a light articulated tandem roller for asphalt compaction; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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