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Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Mecalac 6MCR

The Mecalac 6MCR has 529kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,950kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk
Mecalac 6MCR
Mecalac 6MCR - image: Mecalac

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 120 AD-5Mecalac 6MCR
Operating weight2,750kg5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb)
Engine power24.6kW55,4 kW
Tail swing radius-1170 mm
Travel speed-10 km/h

Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Mecalac 6MCR. 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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Full BW 120 AD-5 specifications →

Buy or hire the 6MCR if...

  • you want one that has 529kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,950kg

A compact crawler excavator for utility trenching, landscaping and work between buildings where a 2 tonne class footprint is needed with 6 tonne digging performance. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on tight UK sites.

Full 6MCR specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Mecalac 6MCR?

The Mecalac 6MCR has 529kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,950kg. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.

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