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Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel

The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 31kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel - image: Molson Group

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 120 AD-5Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
Engine power24.6kW55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm
Operating weight2,750kg-
Payload-6000 kg
Heaped capacity-3150 litres
Engine-Deutz TCD 3.6 L4

Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. 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 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...

  • you want one that has 31kW more power

A 6 tonne dumper whose skip swivels so it can tip to either side, useful for loading into trenches and working along narrow roads or site edges. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.

Full 6 Tonne Power Swivel specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?

The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 31kW more power. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.

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