Head to head
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Hitachi ZX145W-6
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 12,250kg and has 80kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 12,250kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 80kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 120 AD-5 | Hitachi ZX145W-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,750kg | 15,000 - 17,200kg |
| Engine power | 24.6kW | 105kW (ISO14396) |
| Dig depth | - | 5,520 - 5,770mm |
Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Hitachi ZX145W-6. 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 ZX145W-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 12,250kg
- you want one that has 80kW more power
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Hitachi ZX145W-6?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 12,250kg and has 80kW more power. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator.
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