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Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Hitachi ZX210LC-7

The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 19,150kg and has 104kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk
Hitachi ZX210LC-7
Hitachi ZX210LC-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 120 AD-5Hitachi ZX210LC-7
Operating weight2,750kg21,900 - 23,900kg
Engine power24.6kW128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)
Dig depth-6,180mm

Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Hitachi ZX210LC-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 ZX210LC-7 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 19,150kg
  • you want one that has 104kW more power

A mainstream medium excavator for groundworks, bulk dig and drainage contractors who need reliable output without stepping up to a large-plant class. A common size for muckshifting and foundation packages on housing and commercial sites.

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Full ZX210LC-7 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Hitachi ZX210LC-7?

The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 19,150kg and has 104kW more power. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is a 21-24 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator.

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