Head to head
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 9kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 9kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 120 AD-5 | Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 24.6kW | 15.9 kW / 21.4 bhp at 2,800 rpm |
| Operating weight | 2,750kg | - |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,295 kg |
| Standard transport width | - | 1,115 mm (982 mm with narrow wheel option) |
Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi 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...
- you want one that has 9kW more power
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 MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) if...
The Thwaites 1 Tonne Hi Tip, sold as the MACH2001, is one of the most common site dumpers on UK construction and groundworks hire fleets, used to move spoil, aggregate and materials around small to medium sites. Its narrow wheel option lets it pass through standard access points a wider dumper cannot. Thwaites builds its dumpers in Leamington Spa, and the 1 tonne class is typically the first machine a groundworks operator is trained and ticketed on.
Full MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)?
The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 9kW more power. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip) is a a 1 tonne payload site dumper for construction material transport.
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