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Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Cormidi C85

The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is the bigger machine by 2,184kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk
C85
Cormidi C85

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 120 AD-5Cormidi C85
Operating weight2,750kg566kg
Engine power24.6kW-
Load capacity-800kg
Engine-Honda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp
Dimensions-1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high
Skip capacity-0.36m3, tips to 1.5m
Travel speed-5.5km/h

Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Cormidi C85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the BW 120 AD-5 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,184kg

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.

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Buy or hire the C85 if...

A compact tracked dumper narrow enough for a garden gate, used by landscapers and groundworkers to move soil, aggregate or waste on sites a full-size dumper cannot access. The high-tip skip lets it load straight into a waiting skip or trailer.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Cormidi C85?

The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is the bigger machine by 2,184kg. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper.

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