Head to head
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Kubota KX71-3
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 3.8 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 3.8 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 120 AD-5 | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,750kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Engine power | 24.6kW | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Kubota KX71-3. 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 KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3.8 tonnes
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 3.8 tonnes. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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