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Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Hitachi ZX350LC-6

The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 31,450kg and has 185kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk
ZX350LC-6
Hitachi ZX350LC-6

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 120 AD-5Hitachi ZX350LC-6
Operating weight2,750kg34,200 - 36,300kg
Engine power24.6kW210kW (ISO14396)
Dig depth-6,500 - 7,380mm

Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Hitachi ZX350LC-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.

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Buy or hire the ZX350LC-6 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 31,450kg
  • you want one that has 185kW more power

Sized for bulk earthmoving, quarry and large groundworks contractors who need high dig depth and bucket capacity rather than tight site manoeuvrability. It sits above the typical hire-fleet mid-range and suits larger civils and demolition packages.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Hitachi ZX350LC-6?

The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 31,450kg and has 185kW more power. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator.

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