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Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Kubota KX030-4

The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 7kW more power. The Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 40kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk
Kubota KX030-4
Kubota KX030-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 120 AD-5Kubota KX030-4
Operating weight2,750kg2790 kg
Engine power24.6kW17.7 kw
Dig depth-2870 mm
Width-1500 mm

Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Kubota KX030-4. 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 7kW more power

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 KX030-4 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 40kg

A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.

Full KX030-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Kubota KX030-4?

The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 7kW more power. The Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 40kg. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.

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