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Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Takeuchi TB216

The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 13kW more power and is the bigger machine by 885kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk
Takeuchi TB216
Takeuchi TB216 - image: takeuchi-mfg.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 120 AD-5Takeuchi TB216
Operating weight2,750kg1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy)
Engine power24.6kW11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70)
Dig depth-2,390 mm
Extendable undercarriage width-980 - 1,300 mm

Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Takeuchi TB216. 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 13kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 885kg

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 TB216 if...

The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.

Full TB216 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Takeuchi TB216?

The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 13kW more power and is the bigger machine by 885kg. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.

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