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Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 120 AD-5 | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 24.6kW | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Operating weight | 2,750kg | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Thwaites MACH2080 (3 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...
- you want one that has 7kW 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 MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) if...
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Power Swivel, badged MACH2080, is the step-up size from the 1 tonne class and a standard fixture on larger UK groundworks and civils sites needing higher payload per cycle. Its power swivel skip rotates independently of the direction of travel, letting the operator tip to the side without turning the whole machine around. It is hired alongside excavators of a similar class to keep material moving off the dig face.
Full MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 7kW more power. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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