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Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Kubota U48-4

The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,025kg and has 5kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk
Kubota U48-4
Kubota U48-4 - image: kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 120 AD-5Kubota U48-4
Operating weight2,750kg4775kg
Engine power24.6kW40.5PS

Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Kubota U48-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the BW 120 AD-5 if...

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 U48-4 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,025kg
  • you want one that has 5kW more power

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Kubota U48-4?

The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,025kg and has 5kW more power. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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