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Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Takeuchi TB260

The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 2,985kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk
Takeuchi TB260
Takeuchi TB260 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 120 AD-5Takeuchi TB260
Operating weight2,750kg5735 kg
Engine power24.6kW-
Dig depth-3895 mm
Dump height-4220 mm
Breakout force-43.2 kN

Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Takeuchi TB260. 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 TB260 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,985kg

A 6 tonne class digger used by groundworks, drainage and civils contractors for deeper trenches, pipe laying and loading lorries. Hire fleets stock it as the step up from 3 to 4 tonne machines.

Full TB260 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Takeuchi TB260?

The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 2,985kg. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.

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