Head to head
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is the bigger machine by 1,721kg and has 15kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is the bigger machine by 1,721kg.
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 15kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 120 AD-5 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,750kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Engine power | 24.6kW | 9.9 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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 is the bigger machine by 1,721kg
- you want one that has 15kW 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 ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is the bigger machine by 1,721kg and has 15kW more power. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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