Head to head
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Takeuchi TB230
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 125kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 125kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 120 AD-5 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,750kg | 2875 kg |
| Engine power | 24.6kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Takeuchi TB230. 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 TB230 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 125kg
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 125kg. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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