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Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Doosan DX235LC

The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 20,450kg and has 99kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk
DX235LC
Doosan DX235LC

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 120 AD-5Doosan DX235LC
Operating weight2,750kg23.2 tonnes
Engine power24.6kW124kW (Doosan DL06P)
Max digging depth-6.095m
Bucket capacity-1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range)

Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Doosan DX235LC. 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.

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Buy or hire the DX235LC if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 20,450kg
  • you want one that has 99kW more power

A mid-size crawler excavator used for groundworks, drainage and general digging on commercial sites. Its 23-tonne class puts it between compact excavators and the larger machines used for bulk earthmoving.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Doosan DX235LC?

The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 20,450kg and has 99kW more power. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator.

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