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Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4

The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 1,750kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk
Niftylift HR15 4x4
Niftylift HR15 4x4 - image: niftylift.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 120 AD-5Niftylift HR15 4x4
Operating weight2,750kg4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum
Engine power24.6kW-
Working height-15.7m (51ft 6in)
Working outreach-9.4m (31ft)
Platform capacity-225kg

Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Niftylift HR15 4x4. 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 HR15 4x4 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,750kg

A British-built boom lift favoured by hire fleets for its narrow 2m width and tight turning circle, which let it reach working heights that normally require a much larger machine on a more constrained site. The flexible boom design allows working up and over obstacles.

Full HR15 4x4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?

The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 1,750kg. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.

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