Head to head
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs JCB 3CX
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,385kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,385kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 120 AD-5 | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,750kg | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Engine power | 24.6kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, JCB 3CX. 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 3CX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,385kg
The machine most people picture when they think of a building site, and still the default where one machine has to both dig and load. Groundworkers and utilities contractors buy it precisely to avoid putting two machines on a small site.
Full 3CX specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the JCB 3CX?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 5,385kg. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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