Head to head
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs JCB 8018 CTS
The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is the bigger machine by 928kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is the bigger machine by 928kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 120 AD-5 | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,750kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Engine power | 24.6kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, JCB 8018 CTS. 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 is the bigger machine by 928kg
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 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is the bigger machine by 928kg. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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