Head to head
Bomag BW 135 AD-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Bomag BW 135 AD-5 has 309kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 135 AD-5 has 309kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 135 AD-5 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 34,1 kW | 32.5 kW |
| Weight | 4.050 kg | - |
| Working width | 1.300 mm | - |
| Emission stage | Stage V / TIER4f | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Bomag BW 135 AD-5, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 309kW 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 ET42 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
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 ET42?
The Bomag BW 135 AD-5 has 309kW more power. The Bomag BW 135 AD-5 is a light articulated tandem roller for asphalt compaction; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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