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Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Hitachi ZX135W-7

The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is the bigger machine by 11,750kg and has 80kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk
ZX135W-7
Hitachi ZX135W-7

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 120 AD-5Hitachi ZX135W-7
Operating weight2,750kg14,500 - 15,900kg
Engine power24.6kW105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249)

Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Hitachi ZX135W-7. 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 ZX135W-7 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 11,750kg
  • you want one that has 80kW more power

A road-legal wheeled excavator for contractors who need to self-drive between sites without a low-loader, such as utilities and highways crews. The short-tail-swing design keeps it usable on narrow verges and in traffic-managed lanes.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Hitachi ZX135W-7?

The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is the bigger machine by 11,750kg and has 80kW more power. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator.

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