Head to head
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Caterpillar 352F
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 112,950kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 112,950kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 120 AD-5 | Caterpillar 352F | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,750kg | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) |
| Engine power | 24.6kW | - |
| Engine | - | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net |
| Fuel capacity | - | 190 US gallons |
| Max travel speed | - | 2.9mph |
Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Caterpillar 352F. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BW 120 AD-5 if...
A compact double-drum roller for groundworks and surfacing contractors compacting asphalt or granular sub-base on driveways, footpaths and small resurfacing jobs. Its articulated frame keeps it manoeuvrable on confined sites.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 112,950kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Caterpillar 352F?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 112,950kg. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator.
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