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Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL vs Hitachi ZX145W-6

The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL has 845kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL
Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL - image: BOMAG
Hitachi ZX145W-6
Hitachi ZX145W-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 213 D-5 PLHitachi ZX145W-6
Engine power95,0 kW105kW (ISO14396)
Weight12.600 kg-
Working width2.130 mm-
Emission stageStage V / TIER4f-
Operating weight-15,000 - 17,200kg
Dig depth-5,520 - 5,770mm

Sources: Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL, Hitachi ZX145W-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the BW 213 D-5 PL if...

  • you want one that has 845kW more power

A 12 tonne class single drum roller for compacting soil, stone and fill on road, housing and groundworks schemes. Bought or hired by earthworks and civils contractors for bulk compaction.

Full BW 213 D-5 PL specifications →

Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...

Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.

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Full ZX145W-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL and the Hitachi ZX145W-6?

The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL has 845kW more power. The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL is a single drum soil compactor roller; the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator.

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