Head to head
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 31kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 31kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 120 AD-5 | Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 24.6kW | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 2,750kg | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 4600 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip. 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 9 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 31kW more power
A 9 tonne front tip dumper for high-volume earthworks, civils and quarry style haulage where a bigger payload cuts the number of trips.
Full 9 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 31kW more power. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab.
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