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Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs JCB 19C-1

The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 13kW more power and is the bigger machine by 840kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk
JCB 19C-1
JCB 19C-1 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 120 AD-5JCB 19C-1
Operating weight2,750kg1910 kg
Engine power24.6kW11.7 kW
Dig depth-2.81 m
Dump height-2.81 m

Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, JCB 19C-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the BW 120 AD-5 if...

  • you want one that has 13kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 840kg

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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Full BW 120 AD-5 specifications →

Buy or hire the 19C-1 if...

A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.

Full 19C-1 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the JCB 19C-1?

The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 13kW more power and is the bigger machine by 840kg. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator.

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