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Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D

The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 9kW more power and is the bigger machine by 260kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 120 AD-5Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
Operating weight2,750kg2,490 kg (ISO 6016)
Engine power24.6kW15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm
Dig depth-2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm)

Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. 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
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 260kg

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 ECR25D if...

The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.

Full ECR25D specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?

The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 9kW more power and is the bigger machine by 260kg. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.

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