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Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel

The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 2,090kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk
6ST-2S5 Swivel
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 120 AD-5JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
Operating weight2,750kg4,840kg
Engine power24.6kW-
Skip capacity-3,191 litres (heaped)

Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel. 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 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,090kg

Suits groundworkers who need to tip to the side or rear without turning the whole machine, useful in trenches or narrow access where reversing to line up a straight-tip skip is awkward. The 6 tonne capacity sits in the middle of JCB's swivel dumper range.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel?

The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 2,090kg. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.

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