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Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL vs Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip

The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL has 895kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL
Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL - image: BOMAG
Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip
Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip - image: Molson Group

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 213 D-5 PLThwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip
Engine power95,0 kW55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm
Weight12.600 kg-
Working width2.130 mm-
Emission stageStage V / TIER4f-
Payload-9000 kg
Heaped capacity-4600 litres
Engine-Deutz TCD 3.6 L4

Sources: Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL, Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip. 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 895kW 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 9 Tonne Front Tip if...

A 9 tonne front tip dumper for high-volume earthworks, civils and quarry style haulage where a bigger payload cuts the number of trips.

Full 9 Tonne Front Tip specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL and the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip?

The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL has 895kW more power. The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL is a single drum soil compactor roller; the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab.

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