Head to head
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 12,801kg and has 30kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 12,801kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 30kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 120 AD-5 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,750kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Engine power | 24.6kW | 55 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 5,442 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 ET145 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 12,801kg
- you want one that has 30kW more power
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 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 ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 12,801kg and has 30kW more power. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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