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Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Kubota K008-5

The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 17kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,775kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk
Kubota K008-5
Kubota K008-5 - image: ke.kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 120 AD-5Kubota K008-5
Operating weight2,750kg975kg
Engine power24.6kW7.6kW
Dig depth-1,720mm

Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Kubota K008-5. 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 17kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,775kg

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 K008-5 if...

The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.

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Full K008-5 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Kubota K008-5?

The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 17kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,775kg. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.

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